The Ultimate Sports Parent
Kevin, a 13-year-old baseball, hockey and tennis player from Portland, Ore., is a talented athlete who admits his "mental game" sometimes prevents him from playing his best. "I take on my team's …
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Sports parents have a big impact on their young superstars. A healthy and successful sports experience will depend on sports parents' ability to instill confidence and self-esteem in athletes. Read …
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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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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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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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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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