A Lack of Accessibility in Youth Sports We often take youth sports for granted. As someone whose high school athletics were in jeopardy due to budget
Concussions A Concern For Youth Sports Football Players My eight-year-old grandson is a sports fanatic and already is showing signs of being a talented athlete.
You probably never thought that making your bed every morning could impact your ability in the gym or on the field, but it most certainly
Dad, what example should I follow? I’m at home with my son and we’ve had a major disagreement. In other words we’ve had a fight.
Is Civility in Youth Sports Lacking? “Civility” comes from the Latin word “civilitas,” which means city. A city has to be a place of civil
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
During the 2014 season, I asked my then 11-year-old son: “What do all the children in the dugout think when their parents urge them on
Coaching ABCs – Approach Basics Committed As a coach, it is important to do just that — coach. Of course, you don’t want to overdo
The Power of Participation Trophies Let’s talk about participation trophies — it’s that time again. As one of the most polarizing topics within the youth
As a parent or coach, you hope that the kids on your team start to form the type of lasting bonds that you remember from
Finding Trust in the Youth Sports Landscape “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”—Lao Tzu, ancient philosopher and poet People often say
NBA recommends that athletes don’t specialize until 14 years-old The NBA has proven to be the most forward-thinking entity of all the major American sports
