The Ultimate Sports Parent
Coaches often play favorites in sports. They may "start" the same players every game. Or they may spend more time giving feedback to certain kids. They may give their favorites more playing time than …
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Chris, the sports mom of an 8-year-old young athlete, faces a difficult dilemma: Her son is a talented goalie in hockey, but he's so good that his teammates and coaches rely on him too …
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Pre-game rituals allow players to feel prepared. They help young athletes focus on execution and feel positive about their skills. Before he learned about the benefit of pre-game rituals, 12 …
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Bob, a dad from Portland, Ore., faces a classic sports parenting dilemma: His 8-year-old daughter, Rachel, played soccer for one season, and now wants to drop out. She says it’s no fun for her because …
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A number of factors can influence whether a young athlete lives up to his or her potential in sports. As a sports parent, Brad Tebbutt of Portland, Ore. faces a classic challenge: His 12-year-old son, …
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Too often well-meaning parents live through their children and expect their kids to take on their own dreams and goals. As a youth soccer coach in Portland, Ore., Sue Mak confesses that she found …
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