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How to Be a Good Youth Sports Spectator
June 2, 2023
One of the best things about being a youth sports parent is getting to attend all of your child’s games (or as many as you can make) and cheer them on from the stands. But we’ve all seen what happens when youth sports spectators get out-of-hand. What is supposed to be a fun game can […]
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Why Are Young Athletes Quitting Sports?
June 2, 2023
Kids want action, freedom and control over their activites
Ten Years, Ten Mentors and Ten Lessons
June 2, 2023
Ten years of officiating has been full of love — be it the tough kind from a mentor, the brotherly kind from a peer or the solo kind from the game. I started officiating lacrosse in 2008 when I was 20 years old, cutting my teeth in the Georgia Lacrosse Officials Association (GLOA). My officiating […]
Interview with Super Bowl Champion Roman Oben
June 2, 2023
We hit the trifecta with former NFL player and Super Bowl champion (with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Roman Oben; athlete, sports dad and founder of the Oben Flag Football program. Roman has experienced sports from every possible angle and has some great advice for athletes and sports parents alike. Q: As a two sport college athlete, […]
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Stop Playing the Blame Game
June 2, 2023
No one likes to lose, especially when they feel like they gave their all and that they deserved to win. And while some players beat themselves up over a dropped pass, a missed kick, or a bad at-bat, other athletes look to play the blame game and pass the buck over to their teammates, the […]
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Why Unstructured Playtime Is So Important for Young Athletes
June 2, 2023
Even though numerous studies have pointed out that unstructured playtime, like recess, improves children’s fitness, as well as benefits their social-emotional growth and academic performance, many schools across the country are cutting gym classes and shortening or even eliminating recess altogether. Some cite budget concerns, others are worried about student safety, while other schools want […]
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How Can You Help Prevent Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports?
June 2, 2023
According to Darkness2Light, an organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse, “retrospective studies show that one in four women and one in six men were sexually abused before the age of 18. This means there are more than 42 million adult survivors of child sexual abuse in the U.S. Stories of sexual abuse in youth sports […]
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Developing Power, Speed and Explosiveness
June 2, 2023
Playing other sports expands a child’s athleticism by developing more motor skills, agility and coordination through the use of different muscles with different ranges of motion. Whether your favorite player is T.J. Oshie (Warroad) of the Washington Capitals, Riley Tufte (Blaine) of Minnesota Duluth or Hannah Brandt (Vadnais Heights) of the U.S. Women’s National Team, […]
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The Odds Are Not in Your Favor When It Comes to Athletic Scholarships
June 2, 2023
Parents, coaches, and trainers are constantly debating the pros and cons of early specialization among youth athletes. Many parents believe that if their children are going to have any chance of earning an athletic scholarship to college one day they simply have to become a master of one sport as soon as possible. Having an […]
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Tips for Running a Successful Preseason Team Meeting
June 2, 2023
How to clarify expectations, establish realistic goals, and set a positive tone for the season
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