Raising D1 Athletes: A Father’s Journey
About the Author:
Ace Salu is a father, coach, and founder of PICO, dedicated to developing youth through sports, mentorship, and community. His work focuses on building discipline, leadership, and real opportunities for the next generation of athletes.
If you’re a parent trying to help your child, get to the next level in sports but don’t know the roadmap—this book breaks down what matters.”
A proven guide for parents who want to develop disciplined, confident, and next-level athletes—on and off the field.
Most Parents Are Guessing—and It’s Costing Their Child Opportunities
You’re investing in camps, trainers, and travel teams…
But still don’t have a clear plan.
Without structure and guidance:
- Time gets wasted
- Money gets burned
- Athletes fall behind
👉 This book gives you the roadmap.
7 Mistakes Parents Make That Hurt Their Kids’ Recruiting Chances.”
- Chasing the wrong camps
- Ignoring academics
- Bad highlight film strategy
- Overtraining/burnout
- Lack of exposure strategy
WHAT THIS BOOK GIVES YOU
Inside This Book, You’ll Learn:
- How to build discipline and structure at home
- The real role of a parent in athlete development
- What matters for reaching the next level
- How to develop confidence, mindset, and leadership
- What most families get wrong—and how to fix it
WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT
This Isn’t Theory—This Is Real Life
This book comes from real experience—coaching, mentoring, and working with youth and families through PICO.
No shortcuts. No hype. Just what works.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This Book Is for You If:
- You’re a parent of a youth or high school athlete
- You want real guidance—not guesswork
- You’re serious about your child’s future
- You want to build more than just an athlete; you want to build character
👉 Button: Start the Journey
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Every year matters in your child’s development.
The sooner you have the right plan, the better their chances.
WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT
This Isn’t Theory—This Is Real Life
This book comes from real experience—coaching, mentoring, and working with youth and families through PICO.
No shortcuts. No hype. Just what works.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This Book Is for You If:
- You’re a parent of a youth or high school athlete
- You want real guidance—not guesswork
- You’re serious about your child’s future
- You want to build more than just an athlete; you want to build character
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Every year matters in your child’s development.
The sooner you have the right plan, the better their chances.
Get Your Copy Today
Parents, if you’re serious about helping your son get recruited the right way—and want to cut through the confusion and hype, I invite you to join my recruiting courses and workshops.
This isn’t theory. This is real experience—what I’ve learned as a collegiate athlete, a father, a coach, and through years of leading PICO Football Camps.
I’m here to give you clarity, direction, and a proven approach so you can lead your athlete with purpose—not guesswork.
Join the movement: Sign up for Raising D1 Athletes’ Parents’ Academy.
