The Ultimate Sports Parent
Young kids are motivated to participate in sports for many different reasons. Most young kids just want to have fun. Some kids want to be part of a group. Others want to socialize with others. …
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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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