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.
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Kim Payne M.ED and Luis Llosa: Empowering tweens and teens to navigate bullying, teasing and social exclusion
Before You Kill Yourself Podcast with Lee Flowers Kim and Luis are here to discuss their book, Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens: empowering your kids to navigate bullying, teasing, and social exclusion. Listen on ART19 here or on Apple Podcasts […]
EMOTIONALLY RESILIENT TWEENS AND TEENS: Empowering Your Kids to Navigate Bullying, Teasing, and Social Exclusion
“Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens” by Kim John Payne & Luis Fernando Llosa. Essential reading for parents of grade schoolers through teens experiencing bullying, social exclusion, and teasing. Available August 2022 from Shambhala Publications Distributed by Penguin Random House
Three Things Female Athletes Can Do to Avoid a Season Ending ACL Tear
Female athletes should not be trained like their male counterparts. Their workouts should focus on improving range-of-motion and strengthening specific muscle groups—like glutes and hamstrings—during pre-season. What’s more, keeping up with such training throughout the regular season can dramatically reduce the risk of ACL injuries.
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.
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?