The Work Hards

There is a strange insult on youth athletic fields these days. “Don’t be such a Work Hard” is a slam … More

Teach Your Kids Sportsmanship

If more parents focused on character over performance, then we would not need signs like this.

I coach middle school cross country, which is not a glamorous job, but it is uniquely rewarding. For young distance … More

Have Fun with Your Child ASAP Good parenting has an order of operations. Insides come first. A child should feel … More

First Connect, Then Guide The best parents are the ones who are deeply connected with their children and offer support … More

So, your teenager is injured and is out for the rest of the season. Of course, his or her initial … More

Snooze time It is essential that children get the proper amount of rest. Follow the recommendations of your pediatrician – … More

Football is just a sport. However, it is a platform for parents and coaches to teach some of life’s most … More

1. Not Everybody Gets A Trophy Somewhere along the line we became a society that preached instant gratification. Like a … More

Now and then, the tables are turned, and an everyday kid doing a good deed gets some attention. Let’s all … More

Every parent of an athletic child wonders if their kid has a shot at the big time. Well, let’s look … More

John Wooden, the most-successful and most-revered basketball coach of all time, is a role model for so many men — … More

My sister has two kids (10 and 13), both of whom are very athletic, and their family truly enjoys participating … More

Yesterday afternoon was a cold one – a great day to be inside with some hot chocolate. The wind chill … More

Athletic talent is instant karma for the social status of any young man. In modern American mythology, the quarterback is … More

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, and you can achieve anything.” “Pursue your dream, and don’t let anyone tell you that you … More

After a weekend out of town at my son’s soccer tournament, I’m a little tired of hearing, “Did you win?” … More