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‘Coach Dad’ Learns Valuable Lesson By Letting Son Play

May 16, 2022 by Jamar Hudson

Being the coach of your son’s team is a dream of many a dad. It can be a nightmare without the proper expectations.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, relationships, sports Tagged With: coaching, expectations, life lessons, soccer, sons, youth sports

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Obstacles Overcome By Father, Son Through Sports

April 25, 2022 by Jason Greene

When his son’s soccer career ended, this dad discovered new obstacles they could navigate through a running event.

Filed Under: National, relationships, sports Tagged With: coaching, growing up, memories, running, soccer, sons, teens / tweens

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Injury Rehab Casts Doubt About Important Family Priorities

September 1, 2021 by Tobin Walsh

My patience with his slow recovery from this injury is waning. My sympathy is quickly turning into disappointment at his lack of grit.

Filed Under: National, relationships, sports Tagged With: growing up, hospitals, motivation, soccer, sports parents, teens / tweens

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Quitting Team Not an Option Because Participation is More Valuable

April 7, 2021 by Tobin Walsh

Does a child quitting a sports team set them up for a lifetime of giving up when things don’t quite go their way? This dad says yes.

Filed Under: parenting advice, relationships, sports Tagged With: competitive children, extracurricular activities, quitting, running, soccer, teamwork

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No Matter Your Game, Sports Bring Families Together During Hard Times

October 28, 2020 by Guest Contributor

I forgot how essential sports are for bring “others” to us, to society writ large, until there weren’t any to watch — in person or on TV.

Filed Under: relationships, sports Tagged With: baseball, Bill Peebles, COVID19, growing up, memories, soccer

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Youth Soccer a Real Kick in the Shins if You Don’t Choose Wisely

May 3, 2018 by Ilya Umanskiy

My son would often return from youth soccer practices bewildered and sad. His teammates chastised him for making mistakes. The coach would appear right before the practice and disappear immediately after. I was livid.

Filed Under: NYC, sports Tagged With: coaching, soccer, youth sports

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