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4 Truths That Will Radically Change Your Sports Parenting
You show up to your child’s game and sit down to enjoy the game and the beautiful day. Suddenly the serenity is pierced by the sound of a parent hollering instructions and calling out players by name. Horrified, you realize that it’s you that’s bellowing…
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A Parent’s Guide to College Recruiting
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10 Ways to Encourage Your Athlete Without Being Pushy
Motivated by the desire to encourage your athlete, you may find yourself resorting to tactics that could be perceived as controlling or pushy without realizing it. It’s easy to fall into the trap of subtle negativity and pushiness – such as comparing your child to other…
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Pressure in Youth Sports: Protect Kids or Teach Them to Deal With It?
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Are You Willing to Take the Pledge?
During his 29 years of coaching, my husband did his best to minimize parent problems during the season. Every year in a pre-season parent meeting, he explained his coaching philosophy. But parents either didn’t listen or chose to forget because they still complained. Finally, one…
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Is Your Sports Club, League or Organization Stuck in the Past?
Landline phones. VHS decks. Rabbit-ear TV sets. Unless you’ve been watching too much Stranger Things, you’ve probably noticed that all these items have been replaced with something better. The same can be said of paper and endless email chains—especially in terms of sports club and…
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Hockey Great Ken Dryden Calls for an End to Hits to the Head
Lately, Ken Dryden—Hall of Fame goaltender, former Canadian Member of Parliament and acclaimed author—has been talking about the problem of head injuries in hockey. He’s appeared on radio programs and been interviewed on television, and has written articles in newspapers, all calling on the National…
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From Handball To Hockey: The Best Indoor Team Sports
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Balance: The Foundation of Success
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Introducing the Redesigned Roster Card
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