The Complex Cocktail of Youth Sports, Bandages, and Ibuprofen

Youth sports is fun. Well, at least it should be. It starts not being so fun when you have to give your kid an ibuprofen before every practice. Your kid might not be that kid, but all sports parents know a kid who needs some type of pain reliever on a regular basis. Or even […]

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Focus in Sports is Critically Important, But Not All Focus is Good

As a college athlete, I never reached the best version of myself. As a matter of fact, I left so much potential on the field that sometimes I wake up sweating after a dream about how things could have been different. I know that regrets aren’t helpful or healthy. However, a big part of what […]

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10 Common Motivations That Explain Why Children Want to Play Sports

The more you understand what motivates your child to play sports, the better position you will be in to help them achieve their goals. Unfortunately, in youth sports many parents either misunderstand or ignore their child’s innate motivations. This is a big reason why 70% of children who participate in youth sports quit by the […]

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