The only way to change the youth sports paradigm in America is to influence coaches, parents and kids. They are the key stakeholders—if you’ll forgive the corporate speak.
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Is There Value to Free Play?
My gut tells me that unstructured and semistructured play is an important part of my kid’s growing up. The years go by so quickly!
Fixing The American Athlete Podcast Series
We misguide and coddle athletes. We don’t properly coach and have created a generation of robots that lack creativity, can’t think on their feet, can’t problem solve and are prone to injuries – leaving them at a competitive disadvantage.
Are Youth Sports a Societal Panacea? | Huff Post
Many concerned parents have turned to youth sports as a panacea for inactivity, obesity, babysitting or scheduling woes or just to get kids away from screens and digital devices.
Are Organized Sports Eroding My Child’s Imagination?
Before he began playing organized sports, my seven-year-old had a really rich imagination. He seemed to be able to make sense of the world by working things out through play.
The Power of Play, Part 2
One reason why is that parents are struggling to overcome their fears. Child safety is foremost in our minds, and mostly with good reason. Many neighborhoods are unsafe.
What Do I Do if My Child Hates Practice?
This is a classic warning sign that your kid may be close to quitting organized sports. Over seventy percent do so by the age of thirteen.
When Should My Child Start Organized Sports?
My child is five years old. A lot of the parents around me are busy choosing a sport or sports for their child. But I’m not sure it’s the right time for him to start organized sports yet.
Why Are We So Overprotective Today?
What we know about concussions and overuse injuries today has redefined the way we look at tenacity and toughness in youth sports.
Your Sports Biography—Does It Hinder or Help?
We’ve all seen it: The ranting parent who stalks the sidelines, fuming at a blown call or a missed shot.