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.
sports
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.
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 […]
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 […]
T.V.
Luis Fernando Llosa’s television appearances
The Best Way to Cheer for Your Child, The Wallstreet Journal
Is there anything a parent can do from the sidelines to help a child play a better game? We’ve all read about parents who yell and get into fights at their children’s games. But how are parents supposed to behave […]
How to Put the Fun Back in Youth Sports, The Washington Post
The point of kids playing sports, says youth sports consultant and dad/coach Luis Fernando Llosa, is to have fun and get exercise. End of story.
Talks
“The only kinds of coaches we consider whole child coaches are ones who are interested in growing, you may have coached for 30 years, but we’re learning so many things about kids’ bodies, kids’ brains … a coach has to […]