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Here are some lessons he shares with other youth sports parents. Jeff Nelligan says he attended about 2,300 of his three sons’ games over 22 years. Here are some lessons he shares with other ...
After three kids' and 20 years' worth of youth sports, columnist Mary McNamara reflects on the real reason parents yell at the refs and other lessons she's learned along the way.
Parents and coaches, listen up. These 10 unwritten rules can prevent arguments and fights in the stands, youth sports columnist Coach Steve writes.
Many young athletes participate in sports year-round or on multiple teams at once. Within the past seven years. Majority of children from ages 6–12 have participated in a team or individual sport. [9] Another factor could be parental pressure to compete and succeed.
Between the ages of 5-24, each year there are 2.6 million emergency room visits. Coaches and parents can put a lot of pressure on a youth athlete which can cause injury, burnout, over-scheduling, and the pressure to succeed. In the past, the New York Times ran an online debate on children’s sport-life balance. [17]
From the director of the film Bigger, Stronger, Faster* comes an intense look at the overbearing parents in sports. The film asks the question "Do we want what's best for our children?
Protect Youth Sports, a U.S.-based organization, runs more than 1.1 million volunteers through background checks each year. “The stories are scary,” says RJ Frasca, Protect Youth Sports ...
For example, research suggests children want their parents to provide support and become involved, but not give technical advice unless they are well-versed in the sport. [69] Excessive demands from parents may also contribute to burnout. Coach behavior is a major contributor to how youth athletes experience sports. [70]