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      Featured image: The 10th Bold Idea For Youth Sports

      Jun 21, 2011 • 3 min read

      The 10th Bold Idea For Youth Sports

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      Margaux Viola

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      A few weeks ago we posted a blog, “10 Bold Ideas to Improve Youth Sports.” Coach Bruce wrote about nine different ways that clubs and leagues could improve by making their top priority to teach the sport. He suggests sharing, collaboration, ongoing assessment, and an overarching mentality to mentor others in the organization including coaches and players.  Bruce notes, “Change rarely comes easy in any organization. Even small leadership mindset shifts, however, can make a profound impact.”

      We only posted nine ideas because we wanted to give our readers a chance to think about the topic and share their thoughts. We received a ton of great suggestions including training for coaches, sports education for parents, and a focus on long term athlete development rather than early specialization. It was a tough decision but the winner of our Bold Idea contest: Respect

      Congratulations to Sandi Deacon Carr, who will receive a $50 gift certificate to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Here is her idea:

      10. Respect. Kids, parents, and coaches need to be reminded to respect the game, the players, the coaches, AND their opponents. Coaches play a critical role here, and they teach this by their own actions and the expectations they set for their teams. With competitive play, what often gets lost is respect for the opposing players and as a result, for the game itself. For example, when a player on the opposing team gets injured during play, too many coaches use the time that the injured player is down as an opportunity to strategize with their own teams. This shows an absolute lack of respect for the injured player and the game. It teaches kids that it is more important to get the next play right than it is to show respect for their opponents. Coaches should have their players “take a knee” and wait for the injured player to recover: a sign of respect for their opponents and the game that they all play and love.

      This idea of respect actually addresses many of the other suggestions that we received. We frequently hear about the bad side of youth sports which is unfortunate because of all of the wonderful experiences and moments that are being overshadowed. An increased focus on respect for the game, for the coaches, players, and officials, could go a long way.

      What do you think it means to respect the game?  How do you communicate this to your kids or players?


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