If every youth sports team took the time to list their core values and worked to implement them throughout the season, things might look a
If you’ve ever watched your child play sports, you know it’s not just about the score. Wins and losses come and go, but the way
Competition, even at the youth level, is emotional and riddled with pressure. It’s in the heat of the moment that parents often speak words—meant to
If you have an athlete in your family who loves their sport, loves to compete, and loves to win, you may feel unsure of how
How do you help your child face the same pitcher who struck him out three times already in the game? What will help your young
When basketball season had a sour ending for my young athlete I drafted an honest, yet angry and opinionated, email to the coach… but my
The great thing about youth sports today is that there are so many options for your child. The growing number of camps, clinics, coaches, community
One of the hardest parts of parenting is overcoming the urge to fight your child’s battles for them. As our children grow, we must let
There is no “I” in team, and that old saying holds some legitimate meritt. Selflessness is a true mark of a great teammate; and it
Let me start by saying that I am thankful you are giving such effort to coach my child’s team. I don’t show near enough gratefulness
Coaches and parents are quick to tell athletes to get over their mistakes; to move on, and put those things in the past. Kids are
The first thing out of a kid’s mouth when something doesn’t go their way is typically along the lines of, “it’s not fair!” And what’s
