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Author: Emily Cohen


  • Is Your Child’s Coach Playing Favorites?

    Oct 09 2017

    Is Your Child’s Coach Playing Favorites?

    By: Emily Cohen

    I was livid. My son, the back-up second baseman, had been told by the coach that, if the team had a sizable lead, he would come into the game in…

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  • What Message is Jurgen Klinsmann Sending to Our Youth?

    May 27 2014

    What Message is Jurgen Klinsmann Sending to Our Youth?

    By: Emily Cohen

    As many Americans who love soccer did on Thursday, I eagerly awaited the announcement of this year’s 23-player roster for this summer’s World Cup. And, along with so many others,…

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  • Should You Speak Up?

    Feb 19 2014

    Should You Speak Up?

    By: Emily Cohen

    You are at your 8-year-old daughter’s recreational soccer game and you are livid. Why? Because your daughter isn’t getting the playing time you think she deserves. You seethe and stomp…

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  • Why Wasn’t Marcus Smart “Idiot-Proof”?

    Feb 10 2014

    Why Wasn’t Marcus Smart “Idiot-Proof”?

    By: Emily Cohen

    I love the Olympics. Truth be told, I’m more of a sucker for the Summer Games, especially swimming, but what I really love most of all are the amazing stories…

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  • Changing the Game: An Interview with John O’Sullivan

    Jan 21 2014

    Changing the Game: An Interview with John O’Sullivan

    By: Emily Cohen

    I recently had the opportunity to speak with John O’Sullivan, a former college and professional soccer player, current youth club soccer coach, and author of Changing the Game: The Parents…

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  • Being the Coach’s Favorite is No Bed of Roses

    Jan 14 2014

    Being the Coach’s Favorite is No Bed of Roses

    By: Emily Cohen

    A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog about coaches who play favorites, giving some kids more playing time than others for various valid – and not so valid –…

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  • Synthetic Turf Fields: Friend or Foe?

    Jun 12 2013

    Synthetic Turf Fields: Friend or Foe?

    By: Emily Cohen

    It’s summer and temperatures across the country are soaring into the triple digits. Most of us are doing everything we can to stay cool and indoors, out of the scorching…

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  • Staying Hydrated, Happy and Healthy for the Summer Sports Season

    Jun 05 2013

    Staying Hydrated, Happy and Healthy for the Summer Sports Season

    By: Emily Cohen

    Did you know that young athletes are at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses than adults? This is because kids don’t sweat as much as and absorb heat faster than…

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  • Six Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Sports Injuries

    Jan 24 2013

    Six Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Sports Injuries

    By: Emily Cohen

    Last week, I was invited to participate in the NFL Health + Safety Conference in New York City along with more than 40 other bloggers and writers. Sitting at a…

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  • Is Cheerleading a Sport?

    Jan 11 2013

    Is Cheerleading a Sport?

    By: Emily Cohen

    Since writing my last two blogs on concussions, the first focusing on youth football and then on soccer (based on reader requests), I don’t think a day has passed where…

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