What we know about concussions and overuse injuries today has redefined the way we look at tenacity and toughness in youth sports.
Your Sports Biography—Does It Hinder or Help?
We’ve all seen it: The ranting parent who stalks the sidelines, fuming at a blown call or a missed shot.
Parenting a Whole Child through Sports
We’ve all had fun playing sports and watching our children play. We know the positives. But we can’t ignore the dark side: the pressure, the bullying, the elitism, the lack of playfulness, and the stifling of creativity.
Put-Down and Trash-Talk Strategies
Do not allow trash talking and put-downs, or teasing of other kids, no matter how funny it may appear in the moment.
What Can I Do About Trash Talk?
Put-downs, dissing, and trash talk are a big part of my child’s team culture. What can I do?
A Coach, a Player, and Bullying
Coaches and parents need to confront negative social dynamics each and every time they surface in order to create a safe haven for each member of the team.
How Bullying In Youth Sports Dehumanizes Us
They play to have fun, make friends, develop skills, and discover their own creativity, but too often we see children enact and mimic adult-sanctioned or tolerated behavior on the field of play.
The Shocking Injury Statistics in Youth Sports
It’s up to us as parents to ensure that our young athletes follow properly balanced preseason and in-season training and conditioning programs in order to proactively prevent injuries.
Kim John Payne’s Introduction to “Beyond Winning”
The shift in parents questioning the too much, too soon, too hard, too young culture has been remarkable.
One Parent’s Golden Moment
Sports push us to the brink, and when we stand on the edge of that precipice, all charged up with purpose and passion, the unexpected happens: a golden moment.