Winning Counts – But Know What We are Trying to Win

America prides itself on all forms of competition. Tracking wins and losses is an ingrained part of the nation’s character. This winning attitude should be carried over into youth sports. But,  without understanding what it is we are trying to win, we run the risk of losing and losing big. Read more

How Parents Make a Huge Impact: As Model Fans

Researchers cannot agree on whether competition helps children develop essential social skills, or if it does nothing more than cause conflict and discrimination. Some say that competition is part of human nature, something that is faced in everyday life. These scholars feel competition helps children learn skills that will be important throughout their lives. Read more

7 Reasons to Hire An Athlete

In this entertaining article, sales guru, Jeffrey Gitomer, discusses why hiring a former athlete makes sound business sense. Gitomer says, “What I found most interesting was that the people who had played sports were among my best employees. Not just based on their job experience. Equally based on their athletic experience, their team experience, their competitive experience, their coaching experience, and their winning experience.” Gitomer also discussed the 6.5 qualities that athletes have including: Read more

6 Ways to Teach Sportsmanship

Here are six things you can do to show your child (and other parents) what being “a good sport” means:

1. Cheer for all the players, even those on the other team. What a surprising difference it can make around the edge of the rink and in the stands when parents make an effort to applaud a good effort or a fine play – no matter which child makes it. Read more