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
Coaches love coachable athletes. They’re the ones on the team that listen to the coach and do as they are instructed. Sometimes, as parents, we
There is no question that coaches should be fair in how they treat kids, but what does it actually look like when a coach treats
I’ve heard all the arguments from athletes who think it’s okay to just play sports and not be leaders: I just want to play sports.
It’s unfortunate that the youth coach position is seen as one that is less worthy than a high school or college coach, when the reality
On more than one occasion, I wished I could read the minds of my kids as they played sports. It would explain a lot—their actions,
Every time you take your children to the field or court, they take with them pieces of equipment necessary to play the game. I think it’s just
Kids often forget to say thank you, especially to their parents, who as you well know, sacrifice a lot for their kids to play sports.
Because youth sports are so full of emotion and excitement for sports parents and athletes, it is not unusual for gross exaggerations to occur. When
Seasons often begin with high expectations for both parents and players. It’s a fresh start and hope is high as everyone anticipates a chance to
For those parents who pace the sidelines, hover behind home plate, or stand up and yell from the bleachers, I have one suggestion that I
Help Your Child Learn to “Flip the Switch” For athletes truly in love with the game, competition is addictive. For them, the passion may be
