Stay Mentally Tough in the Face of Bullies
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Anti-Bullying Program for Sports Parents and Kids
Bullying is rampant in sports today. Kids are losing starting roles, being forced to play on other teams, and in some cases dropping out of sports altogether because of bullies. Here’s what one parent had to say on our blog: “My athlete has been craftily bullied this year by a few players on her HS team. She is a gifted athlete who posed a threat to one of the girls who plays the same position. They rallied others on the team to dislike... [Read More...]
Your Sports Kids Could Be Targets
Your sports kids could be the targets of intimidation, harassment, exclusion, physical aggression and other forms of bullying—from athletes and/or coaches. And you might not even know it. Why? Often, young athletes’ first reaction to being treated this way is shame, says Mark Hamilton, a professor of philosophy who teaches college courses in sports ethics at Ashland University. Sports kids are embarrassed to talk about such treatment. As a former... [Read More...]
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...]
Help us Fight Bullying in Sports
Bullying is an epidemic in our society today. It’s especially rampant in sports. A recent survey of high school students across the U.S. found that 48% of respondents had been subjected to hazing–a form of bullying in which kids are humiliated or required to take part in dangerous activities. Much of this hazing happens in sports, the study found. Young athletes are bullied by adults as well as peers. Youth coaches often yell at, tease, humiliate... [Read More...]
