Parenting Tips

Attitude. Attitude. Attitude.

Having a good attitude is one of the best things you can give your child. Yes I did say 'give', because attitudes are highly contagious. As parents, we sometimes forget that our children pick-up on our moods, for the good or bad. So let's work together to present our players with 'good attitudes' and all have fun.

How do I help prevent "Burnout" from happening with my son or daughter?

A good short excerpt on this subject can be found at www.24hourfitness.com
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I want to help my son/daughter excel at youth sports, what do I do?

First of all, you're reading these tips, which is a step in the right direction. Too many parents try to teach children the 'adult' version of the game. Children's bodies and mental maturity are not ready for that level of play. Instead, work on the basics of the game and most importantly: make it fun.

General Health & Dealing with Injuries

These two topics have been well-documented over the years, and we would do a great injustice by summarizing them in one nice neat paragraph. Instead, we suggest that you read the articles on the following websites so that you and your children will live healthier lives.

My child is not getting good grades at school. Should I stop them from playing sports?

The decision is ultimately yours, but studies show that this could have damaging effects that last into their adult years.
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What can I do to help my child excel at youth sports?

The single biggest thing you can do is not focus on having to win, win, win! The focus instead should be on having fun, and development of basic skills (i.e. sportsmanship, team work, ball control, and agility).

A good article on this subject can be found at familyfun.go.com. Click the link below to read a great article by Carol Krucoff.
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