Category: Sports Parenting - Page 2

a youth sports parent with his child
Sports Parenting

Coaching Begins at Home: The Role of Parents in Youth Sports

Parents of youth sports athletes play an important role in their kid's development on and off the field. Here are some ways parents can help kids succeed.
The Jersey Watch Team
a youth soccer player kicking a corner kick
Sports Parenting

Uncovering the Reasons Kids Drop Out of Youth Sports

Why do kids drop out of youth sports? Find out how kids quitting sports can impact on their lives, and strategies for parents and coaches to keep kids playing.
The Jersey Watch Team
a youth baseball pitcher in a wind up about to strike out a batter
Sports Parenting

4 Youth Sports Psychology Exercises to Try Today

Everyone knows that a healthy mindset is critical for sports success. Coaches and parents can encourage positive, goal-focused thinking by applying these four youth sports psychology principles.
Connie Harrington
Coaching Your Own Child
Sports Parenting

Youth Sports Parenting Styles That Actually Work

One of the greatest joys in life is watching our kids grow and thrive through sport. We all want our kids to do their best. But how can we provide our kids with the greatest sporting experiences possible without being overbearing?
Connie Harrington
a youth soccer coach working with players
Sports Parenting

6 Tips for Coaching Your Own Kid in Youth Sports

While you need to be careful about how you go about it, coaching your own child in sports can be a very rewarding and bonding experience for both you and your child. Use these tips for some of the best practices today.
Andrew Sarafa
teach sportsmanship youth sports
Youth Sports Management
Sports Parenting

How to Teach Sportsmanship in Youth Sports

Learning to treat coaches, teammates, opponents, and referees with respect can carry over to school, family, and work later in life. In this post learn how to teach young athletes sportsmanship.
Tim Gusweiler
mothers coaching youth sports
Sports Parenting

Why More Mothers Should Coach Youth Sports

Kids benefit when they experience diverse leadership styles. When young people see women as leaders in sports, they learn that women can be leaders anywhere.
Connie Harrington
support young athletes
Sports Parenting

Youth Sports Parenting - 7 Ways to Support Young Athletes

How can you bring out the best in your young athletes? Follow our seven youth sports parenting tips for kids of any age, in any sport.
Connie Harrington