“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
Luis Fernando Llosa
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.
Take a Cue from Your Kids: One Parent’s Eye-Opening Travel Team Trip
I want to share an experience I had with my son Tommy’s U12 basketball team, which really put things in perspective for all of us.
Luis Fernando Llosa’s Introduction to “Beyond Winning”
As a former investigative reporter at Sports Illustrated and a father of I’ve, I have observed the full gamut of sports experiences at all levels, from elite to peewee.
One Parent’s Golden Moment
Sports push us to the brink, and when we stand on the edge of that precipice, all charged up with purpose and passion, the unexpected happens: a golden moment.
Know Your Triggers
In addition to knowing how your own sports biography can affect your child’s youth sports experience, it’s also important to know what triggers you when you watch your child participate in sports.
Some Tips For Youth Sports Parents, Time Magazine
We’ve known for a long time that the youth sports environment is toxic. You hear the news stories – in Colorado this summer, for example, a brawl broke out amongst parents following a baseball game for 10-year-olds.
Why Am I So Critical After My Child’s Game?
I often find myself angry and critical after watching my son play a soccer game and catch myself becoming really judgmental and negative about the coaches and referees—and even my own son […]
Why Free Play is Key to Young Athletes’ Success, Ottawa Citizen
Danny Almonte was the star of the 2001 Little League World Series. In three games, the lanky, fireballing pitcher from the Bronx gave up three hits, one run (unearned) and struck out 62 of the 72 batters he faced.
Radio
AUDIO: CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning with Hallie Cotnam Whole Child Sport’s Luis Fernando Llosa discusses youth sports, early specialization and creativity AUDIO: New Hampshire Public Radio There’s a lot of concern these days that an ethic of winning at all costs, promoted by over-zealous parents […]