Athletic competition is healthy for children. Ken Miyamoto writes, “Children learn more from their ‘failures,’ losses, and shortcomings than they ever will from success.” It
We all think our kids are the best. It’s parental instinct. And quite honestly, we should be biased when it comes to our children. But
Sometimes you just have to ignore the ridiculous behavior in youth sports. Going on a crusade to stomp out all that’s bad in the youth
I recently learned that a player on the youth basketball team I coach sustained a concussion when he was a few years younger (non-sports related).
One of the biggest reasons for conflict in relationships is unmet expectations. And in youth sports, it is no different. Parents expect things from their
One of the goals in youth sports is to help kids learn to be leaders. But the problem is that while many coaches and parents
This past weekend I gained a much better appreciation for what my son experiences when he plays youth sports. His team was playing in his
Although competition is a healthy and necessary part of youth sports, there is one very important fact that many parents, players, and coaches seem to
20 Motivational Quotes for Youth Athletes What credit do you give motivational quotes in sports success? When you think of sports you automatically think of
That is a question addressed by coaches, sports psychologists, and parenting experts across the internet. Their advice is no doubt sound and worth the read
5 Ways To Stay Active This Summer As the summer approaches and the great weather with it, there’s no better excuse to get back outside
The Benefits of Watching Professional Sports As a kid, we’ve all recreated some of the finest moments of our favorite athletes. This includes both pantomiming
