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?

Are you ready for the new year? A winning game plan includes building on last year’s progress and watching for new opportunities.

The 18th century poet Goethe knew the superpowers of keeping a promise to ourselves.

We’ll never know, but he was certainly excited about the game he invented at Springfield College 130 years ago. Listen to a radio interview from the 1930s!

Publishing my book next year will be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. I am thankful for the reasons, big and small, I was able to accomplish it.

There is much to be gained from playing sports, regardless of the scoreboard or season’s record—if your child plays for a transformational coach.

Some parents successfully coach their children, but it can be complicated and challenging for both the child and parent.

Before they introduce skills and strategy, many coaches establish key values to guide their team’s purpose.

Mental health is as important as physical health for athletes. For all of us.

Labeling kids early as athletes or non-athletes is just one coaching practice that needs to be benched.

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.

When people tell us what we hope to hear, it is on us to be sure what they offer is in our—or our child’s—best interest.

There are many reasons kids are dropping out of sports. But girls leaving basketball because it is boring? That points to a much bigger problem.

It isn’t always easy to hear, but sometimes an impartial opinion is exactly what we need.

John Wooden was a winner on the basketball court and more importantly, in life. He led and created leaders with his Pyramid of Success.

Most of the time success is defined for us. In school or on the job, expectations are set by others. But when it comes to the activities we choose for ourselves, we can set our own bar.

Those of us desperate to reclaim some of what we’ve lost during the pandemic can learn a few lessons from this dedicated team.

Having a game plan is important. But there’s an even more important secret of life.

Setting expectations based on a child’s age can make the difference between them having a positive youth sports experience and quitting early.

It takes self-knowledge to recognize we need help. It takes courage to speak up. But every time someone does, it makes it easier for the next person.