Many athletes like to pride themselves on being “tough” and pushing themselves to the limits. They are hyper-focused on their goals and apply all their energy towards the big game, […]
If you’ve been in the world of sports long enough you’ve probably met athletes who are total goofballs. The ones who don’t take the sport too seriously, make jokes or […]
Ever notice how quitting is vilified as the worst thing you can possibly do, as the mark of failure and shame, a sign of weakness, and as the last possible […]
If you ever decide to hang out at your local Pediatrics office or sports medicine clinic, then you’ll be sure to see a new kind of patient, courtesy of the […]
Here’s a couple of alarming statistics for you: Nearly 2 out of every 3 children quit sports by age 10; That’s almost 66.6%! This climbs to 3 out of every […]
Let me start out by stating the obvious: Regardless of the level that your kids compete at, from the recreational to the super-serious, the main purpose of YOUR ROLE in […]
There’s an interesting, albeit alarming trend in youth sports today. This is the trend for young athletes, some as young as 7 and 8 years old to specialize, year-round in […]