Is your child playing on a team where he is competing against another player for a starting sport or for playing time? All three of
Something happens on a team when the members feel a sense of ownership. I attended a leadership seminar recently where they talked about creating an
No one likes to lose. But everyone has to do it now and then, some more than others. Losing is simply part of life. Set
Are you in a hurry to rush your child’s sports technique development? Before you answer too quickly, let me ask you: Is most of his
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
In sports, the goal is to win. Plain and simple. Let’s be honest, it is about whether you win or lose, not just how you
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
There are thousands and thousands of youth sports teams, but how many of them are really doing team the right way? As a sports mom
How do you know when an athlete will become a champion? What traits do they have that others do not? It can be difficult to define,
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
At first, the experience of youth sports for you and your child starts out innocent and fun. Unfortunately, it usually doesn’t stay that way. As
Athletes do not always beget athletes. I’ve known some rather un-athletic parents whose kids are skilled competitors. Perhaps you never played sports, or if you
