How to Win at Sports Parenting
Do you wonder how you can: increase the fun in our children’s sports activities diffuse the fear of failure eliminate confusion between roles and expectations relieve the tension we feel as we drive up...
View ArticleConquer the What ifs
‘Act as if’ to Conquer the ‘What ifs’ Tony DiCicco writes “attitude is a choice that can color any situation …and it’s contagious. …get your players to talk the talk and walk the walk…encourage them...
View ArticleIs it “just” Growing Pains?
I was stretching with my U13 soccer team after a scrimmage. Through a chorus of moans and evident wincing one player told me, “Coach, no one in my class can touch their toes.” Her teammates nodded in...
View ArticleRedeeming Soccer Mom, the Parent-Coach Conversation
Part 3 in the 3 Blog Series: “Redeeming Soccer Mom” The Parent-Coach Conversation A coach once told our team parents: “As a parent, it’s your job to see the very best in your child. It’s my job to see...
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