Lessons from the Driveway
This is not any old basketball hoop on a random driveway. This is the hoop at my childhood home. The driveway where I spent hours practicing my shot and my ball handling skills and running wind sprints to stay in shape. In those hours of dribbling and shooting, I learned about myself and about life.
I started “shooting around” with my brothers when I was eleven or twelve…
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How parents can help prevent youth sports injuries
Do you know the top 10 sports injuries kids suffer? Learn what they are and download tips for your child’s favorite sport. Parents can help keep their kids playing safe.
The hidden costs of early sports specialization
Starting kids too early in sports can lead to many unintended — and undesirable — consequences
Will the money you spend on your child’s sport pay off?
Despite knowing the slim odds of getting an athletic scholarship, many parents believe they’ll get a return on their investment
How to prepare your child for collegiate athletics
If your child hopes to be recruited to play college sports, here are some tips on what they should be doing in high school — besides improving their game
Dang! I could have written that book
Why parents will have to be the ones to change the youth sports model
Mental illness was an opponent they couldn’t beat
Burnout, anxiety, and depression can happen to anyone, including collegiate athletes
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Take a timeout to learn more about the illness 1 in 5 adults experience each year
How does the 80/20 rule apply to our youth sports system?
Participation is high, but are most parents of young kids really on board with our youth sports culture?
Why growing up in a small town wasn’t so bad after all
It wasn’t always easy to be the principal and coach’s daughter, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing.
Will your child get to play this summer?
We know more than ever about the importance of unstructured play for children, yet they seem to be getting less of it than ever before. How can you make time for your kids to play?
How writing a book is like having a child—until it isn’t
Authors go through a creation and delivery process—but unlike books, children need to learn to make their own choices.
How would you react if your child’s team won by a score of 106-11?
It’s not the first time a game has gotten out of control, and it won’t be the last. But what if your child is on the court the next time it happens?
Why I’m glad my dad didn’t coach my team
Some parents successfully coach their children, but it can be complicated and challenging for both the child and parent.
Take a time out for a fall break
We’re past summer, it’s midterm time for students, and soon the holidays will be on our mind. It’s a good time for some down time.
Why everyone needs an editor
It isn’t always easy to hear, but sometimes an impartial opinion is exactly what we need.
Success in sport and life begins with being a good person
John Wooden was a winner on the basketball court and more importantly, in life. He led and created leaders with his Pyramid of Success.
Why do we expect too much from kids who play sports?
Setting expectations based on a child’s age can make the difference between them having a positive youth sports experience and quitting early.
How should you react when your child suffers a sports injury?
We can’t always keep our kids safe, but we can teach them how to cope with a bad situation.
There is still no “I” in “Team”
What’s more important to your child—the name on the front of the jersey or the name on the back?