By Alicia Searl Dear Daughter, I Am Your Biggest Fan
Every game, I watch you. I either stand on the sidelines or sit alone, but I see you. The times…
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The Best Thing About Youth Sports is the Friends You Make
The funny thing about sports is that so much of what we get out of playing them has nothing to…
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By Mehr Piracha Lee It’s Not Supposed To Be Like This, But I Hope You Feel Me Rooting For You
It’s not supposed to be like this. I should be in those stands. I’ve been watching you from those stands…
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By Jenni Brennan 6 Ways Youth Sports Parents Can Be Better
Picture it: You are at a sporting event. All around you, there are sounds of swearing, fans shouting insults at…
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By Brooke Teel Dear Exhausted Youth Sports Parents, It’s All Worth It
Growing up, I don’t remember a game or event without someone there cheering me on in the stands—and now I…
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By Carolyn Moore Dear Youth Sports Parents: Our Kids Need Us to do Better
The words disgusted me when I read them: “I waited for you after the game, but no show. Probably a…
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By Her View From Home To the Coach Yelling at my Kid
Let me just get one thing straight right away: I’m not a fan of yours. Maybe if we got to…
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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…
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By Leslie Means “It’s About Life Lessons” Coach Gives Inspirational Speech After Heartbreaking State Tourney Loss
Yes, I'm an emotional wreck only 8 days postpartum. But you guys! This speech. Try not to tear up with…
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Dear Parents, Before You Let Your Child Quit Youth Sports
When I was a freshman in high school, my basketball team was small. In fact, it was so small we…
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By Lisa Leshaw Why I Now Shut My Mouth On The Sidelines
I had no idea that I was expected to stop yelling my own child's name with boisterous enthusiasm and begin…
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By Kyle Means Dear Parents of Kids Sitting the Bench
The madness of March is a beautiful thing. Each year around this time, I devote myself to watching as much…
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