The shift in parents questioning the too much, too soon, too hard, too young culture has been remarkable.
youth 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.
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]