Below are the best resources we could find on Kids and Sports and athlete well being.
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How one teen is using her tragic injury to take down the warrior culture in sports.
Look up “out-of-control parent on sidelines” online and you’ll find hundreds of videos and stories of parental misbehavior at youth sports events. Here’s some advice for parents who want to be supportive without going viral.
This is what your coaches would have said to you if you were a boy, told through the story of a small-college team that won more games than it ever had a right to win.
Springtime means your child may head outdoors to practice for softball or another team sport. We certainly hope so! Of course, her ADHD goes along with her. You worry a little about what that will mean on the playing field. Will the coach understand and support her? How can you help?
Are you putting too much pressure on your children to get a sports scholarship? That kind of pressure on kids doesn’t work very well.
Are you a sporting parent who wants to see your child succeed not only in sport, but also in life? And do you want to give them every chance to do that, the right way? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of those questions, then this book is for you! Author Nathan Parnham draws on close to two...
Being a good sports parent is like being a good school parent. To make sure your kids get the most out of their participation, you need to participate too. Being involved, in a positive way, means you provide encouragement, support, and practical help.
You might not think burnout is a problem common in sports. We usually think burnout is a problem adults face in their jobs. It can be an issue for kids too, and sports are often involved. In fact, burnout is thought to be one of the most common reasons that kids quit playing sports.
Athletes work hard in practice, putting in the time and the grind, but when it comes to game time, sometimes they miss the mark. They know they’re capable of more—and their coaches and trainers know it, too—but when the lights are on them, and the pressure rises, they often underperform.
Learning the rules of team sports can be tough for any kid, let alone a child who is also juggling ADHD. Use these tips to help your child follow directions, learn the value of teamwork and discover her place on the field.
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