Popular opinion is that encouraging kids is good, pushing them is bad. I tend to agree that this is a good rule of thumb. However, how can a parent know when they have crossed the line from encouraging to pushing? Looking at the basic dictionary definition of the two words gives us a fairly good […]
In the back of my mind, there’s always this nagging thought about the burnout causes that could impact my kids most. It’s a fact that most kids who play youth sports won’t play high school sports, let alone college sports. Research shows that 70% of kids who participate in youth sports quit by the time their […]
Mental toughness is something parents and coaches have to proactively build in young athletes. Although it may appear that some kids are born tough while others aren’t, research shows that this is only partially true. Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both nature and nurture […]