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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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.
The Meaning of Play, With Kobe Bryant
As we all mourn the untimely departure of NBA Sport Icon Kobe Bryant I wanted to share my two fleeting Kobe moments, and an interview he gave about one of his (and my) greatest passions: Youth Sports.
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?
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.
Does It Create a Sense of Entitlement When My Kid Wears His Jersey to School?
My son’s travel team coach wants the team to wear their jerseys to school. Is this appropriate?
Why Can’t My Child Be Team Captain?
My ten-year-old daughter does not understand why she hasn’t been named team captain in the past four seasons.
The Double Edge of Play
Play is critical to a well-balanced childhood, and in our technological age, when the time and space to play are shrinking dramatically both at school and at home, there is, thankfully, a growing awareness of its role in a child’s development.
Is There Value to Free Play?
My gut tells me that unstructured and semistructured play is an important part of my kid’s growing up. The years go by so quickly!