What your child’s coach wants you to know

by : Jim Grove | Jan 15, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

When you register your child for a sports activity, it’s not always easy to know your place as a parent. Should you be asking questions? Should you be helping with equipment or water? Should you be doing extra practice with your child at home? There…

4 Truths That Will Radically Change Your Sports Parenting

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 8, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

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…

A Parent’s Guide to College Recruiting

by : Jenn Southan | Dec 27, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

10 Ways to Encourage Your Athlete Without Being Pushy

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 22, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

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…

Pressure in Youth Sports: Protect Kids or Teach Them to Deal With It?

by : Chuck Schumacher | Dec 7, 2017 | Coaching, Sports Parents

Are You Willing to Take the Pledge?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 5, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

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…

Is Your Sports Club, League or Organization Stuck in the Past?

by : Kyle Massa | Nov 30, 2017 | Clubs & Leagues

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…

Hockey Great Ken Dryden Calls for an End to Hits to the Head

by : Richard Monette | Nov 28, 2017 | General Sports, Health and Safety

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…

From Handball To Hockey: The Best Indoor Team Sports

by : Shana Brenner | Nov 22, 2017 | General Sports, How To

Balance: The Foundation of Success

by : Chuck Schumacher | Nov 20, 2017 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents