Front Running vs. Loyalty in Youth Sports: There is No Right Answer

A few months ago I wrote an article about how loyalty in youth sports is under appreciated and not valued. It is one of the most popular post I have on this blog to this day. It’s also been shared more than any other post I’ve written. I believe the reason for this is because […]

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Becoming a Better Sports Dad by Taming the Crazy Dad Inside

Three years ago I realized I wasn’t having much fun being a sports dad. I had tons of fun playing sports when I was a kid. My best childhood memories are of me and my dad driving to practice and going to wrestling tournaments. My dad didn’t really push me too hard. He just kind […]

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How To Recognize the Signs of a Young Athlete at Risk of Burning Out

Back in the day, youth sports was all fun and games. These days, not so much. Being a young athlete can be tough. Kids these days don’t arbitrarily get months, weeks, or even days off to recover. The fact of the matter is that if a young athlete maintains an unhealthy routine, they will eventually […]

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