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“It is estimated that half of all sports-related injuries among children can be prevented. Protective equipment, safe playing conditions and the development and enforcement of safety rules help reduce the number and severity of sports injuries.” Sarah Cox Who is Responsible for Safety in Youth Sports? Players Parents Coaches RefereesHost Org Pre-Season check Be sure […]
Continue readingDefining Competition in Youth SportsCompetition should be managed like a prescription drug. It’s really great for creating certain chemistries, but there should be warnings on the label. Mis-use or overuse of competition can be bad for your health. In this article, we explore the concept of competition in youth sports and share some perspectives from […]
Continue reading“Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another”- Alfred Adler What is Empathy and why is it so important in life? How does youth sports help kids to develop empathy? How do we deliberately create an environment where empathy can grow? How […]
Continue reading”We look for three things when we hire people. We look for intelligence, we look for initiative or energy, and we look for integrity. And if they don’t have the latter, the first two will kill you, because if you’re going to get someone without integrity, you want them lazy and dumb. I mean, you […]
Continue readingCross training into soccer from other sports or into other sports from soccer… Parents often ask if it’s a good idea for kids to cross train. In this episode, we go into some of the pros and cons of cross training as youth athletes. Some topics we consider include overuse injuries, strengthening of different muscle […]
Continue readingThis episode made me sad to have to deliver, but this is a subject that is important to talk about. Better now than after another child is abused. Violations of youth protection result in pain that can last a lifetime. It’s important to talk about the pain that’s already happened, but it is equally important […]
Continue readingIn this episode, Part 2 of How Much Does It Cost To Play Soccer, we dive into the programs available. We reveal what each program costs in the area we live in, and what you get for the money you pay. Anyone new to the game of soccer – or interested in exploring hat’s possible […]
Continue readingSticks in a bundle can’t be broken but sticks taken singly can be easily broken. Same applies to people. One of the most potent superpowers any team has is Unity. In this episode, we talk about creating unity on the field, amplifying it at home, and using Unity as a measure of a game’s effectiveness. Sometimes, […]
Continue readingInspired by an article written by Fred Bowen of the Washington Post titled “Athletic Ability is just a part of success in sports,” we hear what 5 high school coaches are looking for from players beyond athletic ability. We also hear about what Tom Statham from Manchester United’s Youth program has to say about essentially […]
Continue readingYouth Sports is a rallying point in the community for many families. In this episode, we look at a real-world scenario where a family in trouble reached out to a Club, and the Club came through. More than 15 volunteers delivered a FUNd-raising tournament that raised 4 digit donations and sent a message loud and […]
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