Little League World Series: The BEST and MOST BROKEN Aspects of Youth Sports on display for all

Over the weekend, the Little League World Series will wrap for 2021, showcasing what is GREAT about and what is reprehensively BROKEN with youth sports in America.  The GREAT I do love watching the LLWS each August – the smiles Continue reading Little League World Series: The BEST and MOST BROKEN Aspects of Youth Sports on display for all

Simone Biles, Mental Health, Quitting, and Developing Grit in our Children

I must admit that I poo-poo’d Simone Biles’ case of the “twisties” at the Olympics. As with most national stories, my initial reactions are always a byproduct of asking myself, ‘If one of my kids came to me with the Continue reading Simone Biles, Mental Health, Quitting, and Developing Grit in our Children

Are Kids Better Off when there are No “Sideline Parents” at Practices?

Most kids’ activity I pay for leave me disappointed. A $150 season of Little League with a volunteer coach doing their best to keep the kids interested (note: big shout-out to those who volunteer). Or, a $200 introductory gymnastics sessions Continue reading Are Kids Better Off when there are No “Sideline Parents” at Practices?

Spoiled by a Good Walk at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

Mark Twain once (allegedly) claimed that golf was nothing more than “a good walk spoiled.” He must have never been to the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill – like I was last week. Thursday morning spent walking the grounds Continue reading Spoiled by a Good Walk at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

Three Parenting Takeaways from SFIA’s 2021 Topline Participation Report

Each year, at about this time, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) releases a report that details American activity levels. On the heels of an unprecedented year, SFIA Topline Participation Report is far less cookie-cutter in 2021. Parents, more Continue reading Three Parenting Takeaways from SFIA’s 2021 Topline Participation Report