It’s Time We Started Talking About the Losing Team
Growing up, I was a basketball player. Beginning in fourth grade, I played for my school and travel teams, practiced on the basketball court that my…
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Youth Sports Parents: Instead of Raising Star Athletes, Let’s Raise Team Players
My daughter just finished her junior year of basketball. Number of varsity minutes played all year: very few. Number of varsity points scored: 0. But…
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Thanks For the Memories, Coach Hart
Recently, my mom shared some sad news: my seventh-grade basketball coach passed away in late March. It was one of those moments that transported me…
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Before You Yell at the Referees Tonight, Let Me Tell You About My Daddy
Most of the time, you probably don’t even notice he’s there. But the official prowling the sidelines of your high school gymnasium isn’t just a…
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Dear Son, Here’s What I Hope You Learn As We Watch March Madness Together
Snuggled on the couch under a fleece blanket covered in our favorite team’s logo, I watch basketball with my son. This little corner of the couch…
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Parents: This Is What Your Child Needs To Hear Before They Quit
When I was a freshman in high school, my basketball team was small. In fact, it was so small that we didn’t have a freshmen or JV team. My coach…
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To The Stranger Annoyed By My Son: Age Three Is Wonderful
The other day we went to see a college basketball game at Campbell University. My husband is a second year Physician’s Assistant student and…
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Sometimes the MVP Never Makes it Off the Bench
The madness of March is a beautiful thing. Each year around this time, I devote myself to watching as much basketball as possible. It doesn’t…
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Why I Love 8th Grade Basketball
My 8th grade son has never been interested in basketball in his life. Early on in his elementary years, some of his friends joined competitive…
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