With these six basic pieces of equipment, you can engage your kids in fun, challenging athletic training at home.
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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. I first met […]
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.
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.