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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By Mel Landers I’m Not a Sports Mom
I’m not a sports mom. We aren’t a sports family. My husband loves video games. He doesn’t like football. I…
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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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There’s Something about a Goalie
I’ve watched a kid of mine in the hot box of the goalkeeper’s box for close to a decade now.…
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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 Melissa Burnett You Didn’t Win Today
You didn’t win today, and I saw the hurt on your face. I saw your disappointment after the final play…
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When Do You Know It’s Better to Let Them Quit Sports?
A lot can change in a year. As a mom of two young athletes, I read about the beauty and…
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By Michelle K Umbehauer Wrestle Like a Girl
I’m a wrestling mom, but I’m a new breed. I’m the kind with my little girl on the mat. Sure,…
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By Sarah Golden So God Made My Daughter a Wrestler
God made my girl a wrestler. Gosh, those are words I would never have thought I would say or be…
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By Krystal Sieben Organized Sports Aren’t Everything
Today I watched my little girl walk an alpaca. His name is Captain. Captain is her favorite. He’s my favorite…
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You See a Brag Post on Social Media, I See the Blood, Sweat, and Tears It Took to Get There
After another great game of my daughter’s, I posted my celebration and excitement of her online. I thought, "Geez, people…
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To the Parents Who Coach: Thank You
I always planned on being an involved parent, whatever that would mean. Never an athlete, always athletic, I joined the…
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