Raising awareness about the many problems in youth sports today and to provide advice and offer solutions to help improve our children’s sports experiences.
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Too Much, Too Soon
Like millions of American boys, Joey Smith dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player.
Create an Alternative Narrative: A Different Way to Score Your Child’s Game
We all have stories from our personal sports biographies, and that’s fine, but as parents our deep wish should be that our kids develop their own stories.
Why Shouldn’t We Want to Win at All Costs?
We have found that the most successful coaches, teams, and programs are driven by different principles of success. Winning is a by-product of their efforts, not the main focus.
Does It Matter if I Don’t Have a Sports History?
I’m worried that my lack of experience and success in sports is going to bias my child’s sports experience. I don’t feel very confident about coaching or guiding him. What should I do?
Scott Lancaster’s Introduction to “Beyond Winning”
What troubles me most about today’s youth sports culture is that children are not the primary focus.
Why Are We So Overprotective Today?
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.