What do you do when the competition isn't fair?

In this powerful episode of High Performance Parenting, Chrissy, Abby, and Bella continue sharing their journey through State Tennis Championships and reveal the mindset that helped them overcome adversity, questionable calls, pressure-packed moments, and intense competition.

Parents and athletes alike will learn valuable lessons about integrity, resilience, mental toughness, teamwork, and staying focused when circumstances don't go your way.

The girls share how they responded when an opponent made a questionable call, how they regrouped during a critical tie-breaker, and what it felt like to contribute to a State Championship team.

This episode is a powerful reminder that true success isn't just about winning—it's about becoming the type of person who can handle victory and adversity with character.

In This Episode:

✔ Competing at the State Championships

✔ Handling unfair situations with integrity

✔ Mental toughness under pressure

✔ Teamwork and communication in doubles

✔ Choosing confidence over frustration

✔ Playing aggressively when it matters most

✔ Lessons from becoming State Champions

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(00:00) When Competition Isn't Fair

(01:02) Welcome to High Performance Parenting

(01:46) Recapping the District Journey

(02:24) Supporting Teammates at District Finals

(03:15) Winning the District Championship

(04:12) Preparing for State Championships

(05:00) Facing the #3 Seed at State

(06:05) Winning a Tough First Round Match

(06:38) Sportsmanship and Difficult Opponents

(07:00) Handling Unfair Calls Under Pressure

(08:00) Resetting for the Final Tie-Breaker

(08:55) Choosing an Aggressive Mindset

(09:25) The Match-Winning Point

(09:40) Watching from the Sidelines

(10:50) Character vs. Cheating

(12:30) What We Were Most Proud Of

(13:54) Becoming State Champions

(14:45) Final Lessons and Reflections

What do you do when everything is on the line?

In this powerful episode of High Performance Parenting, Chrissy, Abby, and Bella Francis share lessons learned from competing at District Tennis Championships and qualifying for State. From heartbreaking losses to pressure-packed matches, they reveal how mindset, resilience, confidence, recovery, and family support helped them persevere through one of the toughest weeks of their athletic careers.

Parents will discover practical ways to help children overcome setbacks, manage pressure, and develop the mental toughness needed to succeed in sports, school, faith, and life.

Whether your child is an athlete or simply facing challenges in life, this episode offers valuable lessons on confidence, perseverance, and choosing growth over fear.

In This Episode:

✔ Handling disappointment after losses

✔ Building confidence under pressure

✔ Learning resilience through competition

✔ Playing sports with siblings and teamwork

✔ Physical and mental recovery strategies

✔ Visualizing success before it happens

✔ Why mindset determines outcomes

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(00:00) A Match That Changed Everything

(01:14) Welcome to High Performance Parenting

(01:55) Lessons From District Tennis

(03:00) The Challenge of District Competition

(04:15) Playing Doubles With Siblings

(05:25) Learning Teamwork Under Pressure

(06:05) Chrissy's District Journey

(07:10) Confidence Changes Performance

(07:55) Life Lessons From Losing

(08:45) Choosing Your Response

(10:35) Recovering Between Matches

(11:25) Physical and Mental Recovery

(12:00) Visualizing Success

(13:25) Family Support and Preparation

(14:10) Part 2 Preview: State Championships

What does your family look like 10 years from now?

In Part 3 of this powerful goal-setting series, Greg and Jacquie Francis explore the importance of creating a long-term vision for your family, faith, finances, relationships, and future legacy. They share personal examples of how their family's dreams have evolved over time, how God often redirects our plans toward something even better, and why writing down your goals creates momentum toward the future you desire.

You'll discover why intentional families thrive, how goal setting creates stability for children, and how to partner with God while remaining flexible enough to embrace new opportunities.

Whether you're single, newly married, raising young children, or preparing for grandchildren someday, this episode will challenge you to stop drifting and start designing the future God may have for you.

In This Episode:

✔ Creating a 10-year family vision

✔ Why goals evolve over time

✔ Building a legacy for future generations

✔ The role of faith in goal setting

✔ Creating stability and excitement for your children

✔ How God redirects dreams into greater opportunities

✔ Avoiding the trap of accidental living

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(00:00) Start Dreaming Bigger

(01:10) Why Families Need Long-Term Vision

(02:00) Creating Stability Through Goals

(03:00) Kingdom Ranch and Evolving Dreams

(04:15) When God Redirects Your Plans

(06:25) Getting in the Corridor of Opportunity

(07:00) Greg's Personal Faith Vision

(08:15) Speaking Dreams Into Reality

(09:15) Stop Letting Chance Decide Your Future

(10:00) Encouragement for Singles and Families

(11:45) Coaching Families Toward Success

(12:50) The Man Maker Program

(13:40) Final Challenge to Build Your Future

In Episode 138 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie share a unique and powerful exercise that challenged them to imagine what life could look like 10 years from now.

Through Jacquie's Legacy Project, they explore:

• What intentional family leadership looks like
• Building a lasting family legacy
• Strengthening marriage over decades
• Raising children who become strong adults
• Creating businesses that serve people
• Leaving an impact for future generations
• Staying healthy and active for the long haul

They also discuss exciting future dreams, including:

✔ Redwood Manmaker

✔ Redwood Woman Maker

✔ Super Kids

✔ High Performance Family Podcast

✔ Multi-generational family living

✔ Grandchildren and family culture

This episode will inspire parents to stop drifting and start designing the future they want to create.

Because:

👉 Vision creates direction.

👉 Direction creates action.

👉 Action creates legacy.

(00:00) Building a Family Legacy

(01:07) The Legacy Project Explained

(02:33) Fast Forward to 2036

(03:22) Family, Marriage and Grandchildren

(04:42) Redwood Manmaker and Woman Maker

(05:34) Super Kids and Purpose-Driven Children

(06:06) High Performance Family Podcast

(07:12) A Multi-Generational Family Vision

(08:13) Redwood Real Estate and Serving Families

(09:04) Health, Energy and Longevity

(09:58) Strengthening Marriage Through Intentionality

(10:58) Building the Next 32 Years Together

In Episode 137 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie discuss one of the most powerful exercises they've ever experienced:

👉 Building a 10-year vision for your life and family.

They unpack:

• Why every family needs a destination
• How intentionality shapes future outcomes
• The connection between goals, actions, and family culture
• Why mindset and environment matter more than most people realize
• How to help kids navigate the transition into adulthood
• Why children need mentorship long after they turn 18

Greg and Jacquie also share their heart for helping their children move from ages 17 to 27 with confidence, support, and intentional guidance.

This episode is a reminder that:

👉 Families don't drift into greatness.

They build it intentionally.

(00:00) Why Every Family Needs a Vision

(01:44) The Legacy Project Explained

(02:58) Thinking 10 Years Ahead

(04:21) Building Goals Backwards

(05:45) Why Most People Miss Their Goals

(06:57) Mindset, Environment and Success

(08:55) The Power of the Right Support Team

(10:22) Protecting Your Dreams

(11:31) Thinking About Your Kids' Future

(13:15) The Critical 17-to-27 Years

(15:20) Why Your Kids Are Never Alone

(16:07) Our Greatest Season of Intentionality

In Episode 136 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the importance of affection, emotional connection, and intentionally modeling healthy relationships in front of your kids.

They discuss:

• How emotional connection creates peace and security in the home
• Why some families unintentionally model emotional distance
• The importance of hugs, encouragement, hand-holding, and healthy touch
• Why affection shouldn’t disappear as kids get older
• How parents teach children what love and relationships should look like

Greg and Jacquie also share practical stories about:

✔ Holding hands with their kids

✔ Showing affection as husband and wife

✔ Encouraging emotional expression

✔ Teaching kids confidence in healthy connection

One of the most powerful truths from this episode:

👉 Your goal as a parent is not to teach your kids to fit in.

👉 It’s to teach them how to stand out.

And one of the best ways to do that is by modeling healthy love consistently.

(00:00) Why Affection in Families Matters

(01:07) Kids Notice Family Connection

(02:00) The Importance of Physical Affection

(04:09) Why Older Kids Still Need Connection

(05:05) Families That Don’t Show Affection

(06:14) Emotional Security and Love Tanks

(07:14) Different Love Languages in Kids

(08:12) Modeling Affection as Husband and Wife

(09:36) Why Parents Should Show Love Publicly

(10:50) Turning Rejection Into a Teaching Moment

(12:11) Teaching Kids Healthy Emotional Expression

(13:00) Modeling Relationships for Generations

(15:03) Building a Healthy Family Legacy

In Episode 135 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis break down why most homes don’t suddenly become chaotic overnight.

👉 It happens slowly.

Through:

• Small compromises
• Unaddressed behaviors
• Delayed correction
• Emotional reactions
• Lack of systems and routines

They discuss:

• How laundry, chores, disrespect, interruptions, and clutter reveal deeper culture issues
• Why parents must address issues early instead of exploding later
• How proactive leadership creates peace and consistency
• Why “survival mode parenting” creates chaos
• The importance of defining a healthy family rhythm

Greg and Jacquie also share practical examples from their own home and explain how weekly family meetings, systems, and proactive communication help create a healthier family culture.

The core message:

👉 Reaction mode creates chaos.

👉 Leadership creates structure.

(00:00) Little Things Become Big Problems

(01:45) How Chaos Slowly Builds in Homes

(02:30) Laundry, Clutter and Small Habits

(04:16) Interrupting and Disrespectful Tone

(05:28) What You Tolerate Becomes Culture

(06:35) Addressing Problems Early

(07:55) Grace vs Strong Standards

(09:10) Reactive Parenting vs Proactive Leadership

(10:49) Why Parents Drift Into Survival Mode

(12:00) Family Meetings and Resetting Standards

(13:13) Healthy Communication With Kids

(14:04) Defining Your Family Culture

(15:34) Leadership Creates Structure

In Episode 134 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis and daughter Crissy unpack one of the most overlooked keys to athletic success:

👉 Emotional intelligence.

They discuss:

• Why emotional control matters more than raw talent
• How athletes lose mentally before physically
• The impact of frustration, blame, and emotional spirals
• How discipline and consistency become a superpower
• Why emotional habits determine performance under pressure
• How mentally strong athletes break opponents emotionally

Crissy also shares a powerful tennis tournament story where she came back from being down 0-3 in a set by staying emotionally composed while her opponent emotionally unraveled.

This episode gives athletes and parents practical tools for:

✔ Emotional awareness

✔ Ownership instead of blame

✔ Strategic thinking under pressure

✔ Competing with confidence and composure

Because:

👉 Emotional intelligence isn’t weakness.

👉 It’s a competitive advantage.

(00:00) Why Emotional Control Matters

(01:37) Talent vs Emotional Intelligence

(02:15) How Athletes React to Frustration

(03:30) Emotional Spirals During Competition

(04:11) Discipline as a Superpower

(06:02) Breaking Opponents Mentally

(07:00) Coming Back From 0-3

(08:12) When Opponents Emotionally Collapse

(09:26) Awareness, Ownership and Response

(11:14) Why Emotional Habits Matter

(12:26) Pressure Around Districts and State

(13:27) Focusing on What You Can Control

(15:00) Winning Through Emotional Intelligence