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Kids, Teen, Tween
May 1, 2019
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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 good thing for you! I will see you someday.”…

Kids, Teen
March 6, 2019
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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 know each other outside of the school gym, in a situation…

Kids, Living
February 16, 2019
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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…

Kids
March 11, 2017
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“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 this one. This is the high school coach…

Kids, Motherhood
July 28, 2016
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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 cheering for her whole team in…

Kids
February 15, 2016
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Today’s youth are very accomplished and busy – watch for burnout

What does a girl do on a snow day? Let’s see, I have a senior in High School. One of my goals on this snowy, I-don’t-have-to-go to-work-day is to…

Inspiration, Journal, Relationships
September 21, 2015
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I Am A Coach’s Wife

I am a coach’s wife. I signed up for it, back when we were young and stupid and didn’t have a penny to our name. I said yes to an awesome guy and…