Why do Sports Kids Bully? Bullying Expert Dr. Pickhardt Explains
Judging from the many emails and comments we’ve received from sports parents and coaches lately, bullying is an important topic to you. It should be. Bullying is rampant in sports--and kids don’t like to talk about it. Whether you’re sports parents concerned about how your kids are treated in sports, or coaches who want what’s best for your young athletes, you need to watch our new video below. Today we’re sharing an interview with Carl... [Read More...]
When Coaches Yell, Insult and Intimidate Sports Kids
Have your sports kids ever had a coach who yelled at, insulted or intimidated them? If so, read on. We’ve got some tips—and warnings—for you about what we call “bully coaches.” First of all, our warning. Coaches who teach by being negative or intimidating can really hurt your kids’ confidence and enjoyment of sports. No, these coaches do NOT toughen up your young athletes, as they might insist. They don’t improve kids’ performance,... [Read More...]
Why This Soccer Coach Undermines Kids’ Confidence
If you want to know what NOT to do as sports parents and coaches, read on. We received this letter from a parent and former coach of a soccer player in the 10-12 –year-old age group. “My child’s coach has three assistant coaches and a lot of first- year players on the team. After suffering a five-point loss, one of the assistant coaches after the game felt it necessary to degrade the team’s loss and tell the team everything that they did... [Read More...]
Helping Young Athletes Follow Their Dreams in Sports
By Lisa Cohn and Dr. Patrick Cohn How do you help a young athlete whose dreams in sports are undermined by others’ jealousy? In the case of Lela’s son, Frank, it’s a big challenge. Frank is a high school student and Olympic-caliber athlete in track. He is ranked nationally for his event and age group. Frank’s problem: He lives in a very small town where there’s only one track coach, a coach whose son also takes part in... [Read More...]
Sports Parents: Why Sports Kids Need Great Coaching
In a minute, we’re going to give you great tips from Dr. John McCarthy, director of Boston University’s Institute for Athletic Coach Education, who we interviewed recently.Dr. McCarthy has lots to tell you about youth coaches: why they’re so important in today’s society and what makes them a positive-or negative-influence on your sports kids.“Coaches have the chance and responsibility to enhance the growth and development... [Read More...]
