For many kids, being in competitive sports gives them their first true team experience in life. It teaches them how to trust others. They experience the joys of winning and the disappointment of losing. They learn how their actions affect more than just themselves but the team as a whole. Nevertheless, the tempting of today’s…

As parents, coaches, and caregivers, we all have certain expectations for our kids in sports. Sometimes, they will exceed those expectations. Other times, they won’t meet our expectations. It’s truly a roller coaster of emotions. The way to keep this all in perspective is with a few general mental principles that I’ll share with you…

Parents, coaches, and caregivers are role models. They make sacrifices with their time and money to organize travel, pay for equipment, and put their whole heart into rooting for their kids.  More than just providing an opportunity for play, parents, coaches, and caregivers of elite level athletes create and model a lifestyle of fitness and…