I love football. Setting my fantasy football lineup and cheering on my teams are among my favorite fall traditions. As […]
youth sports
My Competitive Son Wants Only to Win. Have I Done Wrong?
My son is obsessed with winning in sports. I wonder if he is too competitive, and what kind of child are my wife and I raising.
Sports Parents: Make It About Fun, Not Yourselves
Youth sports parents must listen to their children and understand what really motivates them to play … and not play.
Sideline Parents: Have Backs of Each Other, Every Child
Making friends with your fellow sideline parents doesn’t matter until it does – when on-field tragedy strikes a youth soccer player.
‘Coach Dad’ Learns Valuable Lesson By Letting Son Play
Being the coach of your son’s team is a dream of many a dad. It can be a nightmare without the proper expectations.
Coaching Your Child in Sports Requires Patience, Planning
Before coaching your child and his teams, consider time commitment, your knowledge of the sport … and dealing with other parents.