Whole Child Sports emphasizes wholesome, safe, and developmentally appropriate athletic experiences for kids. It is the antithesis of the toxic, highly competitive youth sports culture that’s unfortunately become the norm here in the United States.
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The Youth Football Revolution That Was and Can Still Be
I was hired by the NFL in 1995 to address the worrisome decline in youth football participation. The remarkable progress we made during that tenure involved setting up a series of programs that not only attracted more kids to play football, but, more importantly, made the game safer to play.
Can Moms Coach, Too?
Question: I’m a mom, and I don’t know much about sports. Everywhere I go, I see mostly men in charge. I’d like to try to coach, but I’m not all that confident. I don’t know if I’d be good at it.
Backyard / Local Park Obstacle Course: Fun and Fitness Home Coaching Program (Stages One to Three)
The objective of this course is to provide a dynamic fitness workout that promotes playful experimentation. This obstacle course activity helps children develop agility, balance, coordination, and body strength.
Sports Equipment for Your Home Coaching
With these six basic pieces of equipment, you can engage your kids in fun, challenging athletic training at home.
How Can I Foster My Child’s Athletic Potential?
Every kid has athletic potential. How do I nurture and develop the athlete in my child?
Is It Better for My Child to Play a Team Sport or an Individual Sport?
I love seeing my child involved in individual activities, but I don’t want to raise an antisocial child. I want my kid to learn to be a good team player. Should I be concerned that he seems more oriented toward individual sports?
What if I Have No Prior Coaching Experience?
I like the idea of being my child’s first coach, but I have no experience whatsoever. How do I do it?
You Are Your Child’s First Coach—Freeing Your Child from Oppressive, Hyperorganized Sports
From the moment they are born, we guide our children along life’s wondrous, rocky path, shepherding them lovingly through the vulnerable early stages of their development. We help them navigate daily physical and emotional challenges and nurture and harbor them as they gradually gather the strength and skills to function on their own.
What if My Child Wants to Play the Same Position As the Coach’s Child?
My son wants to play quarterback on his town youth football team. The coach’s son also covets the position. Some of the dads say my son should forget about playing quarterback if he wants to be on the team.