We have found that the most successful coaches, teams, and programs are driven by different principles of success. Winning is a by-product of their efforts, not the main focus.
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Scott Lancaster’s Introduction to “Beyond Winning”
What troubles me most about today’s youth sports culture is that children are not the primary focus.
Parenting a Whole Child through Sports
We’ve all had fun playing sports and watching our children play. We know the positives. But we can’t ignore the dark side: the pressure, the bullying, the elitism, the lack of playfulness, and the stifling of creativity.
How Bullying In Youth Sports Dehumanizes Us
They play to have fun, make friends, develop skills, and discover their own creativity, but too often we see children enact and mimic adult-sanctioned or tolerated behavior on the field of play.
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.