By Angela Williams Glenn Character Sits on the Bench
You see the young athlete standing on the sidelines, waiting for their chance to step on the field. You know…
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Has Youth Sports Culture Gone Too Far?
We’re pushing our young athletes like never before. Sports are no longer just for a season—they’re all year. That means…
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Youth Sports Doesn’t Need Bleachers Full of Coaches
"Why did that guy yell at you?" my 11-year-old daughter asked me after my 13-year-old son's basketball game. My response…
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By Maggy Gomez Dear Simone Biles, Thank You for Inspiring So Many of Our Daughters
The rhythmic claps of the audience, the shimmering leotards under the glaring lights, and the poised yet powerful movements of…
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I’m the Parent on the Sidelines and It’s Where I Belong
“I know what I’m doing. This is my tryout—let me do it my way,” my freshman daughter told me. I…
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By Kelsey Scism There’s Something Special about Football Boys
There’s something about football boys. Maybe it’s the sunrise practices when the heat is too strong mid-afternoon. Or maybe it’s…
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My Daughter Quit Youth Sports: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
My daughter quit sports, and this is what youth sports parents need to know. This is my oldest daughter Piper,…
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By Deborah Plunkett Youth Sports Seasons End, But Their Lessons Don’t Have To
Football, cheerleading, soccer, lacrosse, baseball—the sport doesn’t really matter. The view from the bench is the same for all sports.…
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Parents Can Turn Youth Sports Toxic (but We Shouldn’t)
I’ve loved youth sports and advocated for them since I was a youth athlete myself, so I was so excited…
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By Jenny Rapson This Toyota Ad About the Bond Between Brothers Will Make Your Heart Burst
I am a self-described Olympics fanatic, and I'm enjoying the Beijing winter games so much this year. There's just something…
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By Brea Schmidt Dear Kids, Watch For More Than Gold Medals These Next Couple of Weeks
Hey kids, You’re about to hear some incredible stories over the coming weeks as you watch athletes from all over…
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By Nicole Greenplate My Coach’s Heart is Hurting Too
If you have spent any time on Facebook lately, you’ll have seen posts from countless moms and dads mourning their…
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