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Youth Sports: More Intense than Ever Before

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

If you thought youth athletes were super busy with their athletic schedules just a few years ago, their involvement in youth sports is even more intense today.

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5 Tips to Being a Great Youth Sports Coach

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Being a great youth sports coach requires proactive efforts, but it’s well worth it if you want to have a fun and meaningful youth coaching experience.

Posted in Athletic Counseling, Athletic Director, Boys Sports, Burnout, Camps Clinics and Clubs, Coaching, Cuts, Evaluating Talent, Girls Sports, League Operator, Performance Enhancement, Playing Time, Sport Philosophy, Sport Psychology, Sport Sociology, Sports Performance Science, Sports Safety, Team Building, Team Chemistry, Team Cohesion, Training and Certification, Training and Development, Uncategorized, Youth and Interscholastic Sports, Youth Sports | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Parenting Tips for Discussing Playing Time with the Coach

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Talking to the coach about playing time can be a horrific experience for sports parents, but it doesn’t have to be this way – learn about how to communicate in healthy and effective ways.

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Picking the Sports League that’s Right for You: Travel v. Rec

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Millions of families struggle with the decision of travel leagues vs. recreational sports leagues. Learn what questions you need to ask in order to make the best decision for your child.

Posted in Amateur, Athletes, Athletic Counseling, Boys Sports, Coaching, Communicating with Coach, Evaluating Talent, Girls Sports, League Operator, Parent Training, Prep, Sport Psychology, Sports Administrators, Sports Culture and Society, Sports Leadership, Sports Parenting, Sports Performance Science, Travel Leagues, Youth and Interscholastic Sports | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Examining Why Parents Lose their Cool at Youth Sports

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

When parents lose it at youth sporting events, it makes for a terrible experience for everyone. Learn about some of the reasons these outbursts occur, as well as what you can do to help.

Posted in Coaching, Communicating with Coach, Fan Behavior, Leadership, Leadership and Role Modeling, Off Field Issues, Social Responsibility, Sport Philosophy, Sport Psychology, Sport Sociology, Sports Administrators, Sports Culture and Society, Sports Leadership, Sports Parenting, Sports Safety, Team Building, Training and Development, Uncategorized, Youth and Interscholastic Sports, Youth Sports | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment