There is a strange insult on youth athletic fields these days. “Don’t be such a Work Hard” is a slam … More
Category: Athletics
Teach Your Kids Sportsmanship
If more parents focused on character over performance, then we would not need signs like this.
The Distance Run
I coach middle school cross country, which is not a glamorous job, but it is uniquely rewarding. For young distance … More
Fun = Connection
Have Fun with Your Child ASAP Good parenting has an order of operations. Insides come first. A child should feel … More
Connect With Your Young Teen
First Connect, Then Guide The best parents are the ones who are deeply connected with their children and offer support … More
Middle School Sports – The Good Stuff
Helping Your Teen Deal with a Sports Injury
So, your teenager is injured and is out for the rest of the season. Of course, his or her initial … More
Little League Parenting
So simple…
Building a Better Brain
Snooze time It is essential that children get the proper amount of rest. Follow the recommendations of your pediatrician – … More
Good Sports
Football is just a sport. However, it is a platform for parents and coaches to teach some of life’s most … More
Failure’s Top Ten List
1. Not Everybody Gets A Trophy Somewhere along the line we became a society that preached instant gratification. Like a … More
Kindness Matters
Now and then, the tables are turned, and an everyday kid doing a good deed gets some attention. Let’s all … More
Youth Sports is a Means to a Greater End
Every parent of an athletic child wonders if their kid has a shot at the big time. Well, let’s look … More
Loyalty and Love Personified
John Wooden, the most-successful and most-revered basketball coach of all time, is a role model for so many men — … More
Poor Sport Dad
My sister has two kids (10 and 13), both of whom are very athletic, and their family truly enjoys participating … More
Get Out and Play!
Yesterday afternoon was a cold one – a great day to be inside with some hot chocolate. The wind chill … More
Beyond Beauty and Athletics
Athletic talent is instant karma for the social status of any young man. In modern American mythology, the quarterback is … More
Liars, Cheaters, and Role Models
This week on the car radio, I overheard the most obnoxious sports radio talk show host furiously ranting and raving … More
Just Believe in Yourself
“Just believe in yourself, and you can achieve anything.” “Pursue your dream, and don’t let anyone tell you that you … More
Being a Good Loser in Youth Sports
After a weekend out of town at my son’s soccer tournament, I’m a little tired of hearing, “Did you win?” … More