Dec 07 2021
By: Janis B. Meredith
A lot goes into building a team. And youth sports coaches should focus on more than just game strategy; they should be intentional about the values their players learn. Here…
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Nov 08 2021
By: Janis B. Meredith
The desire to see young athletes do well is usually what motivates sports parents to get into a pushing groove. No mom or dad enjoys seeing a child sit too long…
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Jun 11 2021
By: Janis B. Meredith
What motivates kids to keep playing sports? Success—though it may not always resemble a big trophy. Here are four wins every child can score.
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Jun 10 2021
By: Janis B. Meredith
It’s no surprise sports teach life skills. Here’s how to create female leaders while supporting your kids on the field.
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Apr 30 2021
By: Janis B. Meredith
Youth athletes’ emotions can often be compared to a roller coaster ride: The highs are high and the lows…the lowest. Denying this is futile—and teaching a child how to handle…
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Dec 15 2020
By: Janis B. Meredith
For many youth sports families, the holidays usually present the challenge of balancing sports activities and family events. But 2020 has altered the “normal” for everyone; some of you may…
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Nov 11 2020
By: Janis B. Meredith
As we navigate the age of COVID-19, many have suffered from the restrictions and lockdowns. Kids are among those who have felt the worst affects. Schools were shut down, sports…
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Oct 27 2020
By: Janis B. Meredith
There’s nothing normal about life right now. And for children who, for the most part, do better with structure, routine and predictability, the changes they face in school, in sports,…
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Oct 08 2020
By: Janis B. Meredith
COVID-19 has given “normal” a different look for youth sports this fall. However, one thing that must not change is the diligent attention to concussions in athletics. First and foremost,…
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Sep 28 2020
By: Janis B. Meredith
Not AGAIN! Are you or your young athletes saying that about the postponement of fall sports as COVID-19 continues to leave its unwelcome mark in our lives? This distress is…
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