Why is developing a young athlete’s self-motivation so important? It’s probably obvious. So why even ask this question? I ask because it’s tempting to ignore the answer. It’s tempting to shortcut the often difficult process of developing self-motivation and instead rely on carrot and stick motivation. It’s also tempting to view getting what you want […]
Youth sports burnout is one of those concerns nearly all serious sports parents worry about to some extent. The reason why is that parents are no longer spending money for their kids to play youth sports as recreation. Instead, youth sports is a major monthly bill. But not any bill. It’s a bill that cost […]
The definition of an activist is one who campaigns to bring about political or social change. The definition of an advocate is one who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. Can you spot the subtle difference? An activist wants change, but generally has nothing specific to recommend. On the other hand, an […]