A Rewarding Experience Youth-sports administrators have an important opportunity to shape children’s experiences, values, confidence, and lifelong connection to sports. This article is for Members only
Sore Losers Rules that punish teams for winning by large margins confuse sportsmanship with avoiding competition and deny children valuable lessons. This article is for Members only
Dissecting Drafts Youth-sports evaluations can create balanced teams without humiliating children when coaches emphasize encouragement, fairness, and development. This article is for Members only
Good Sports? A winless youth basketball season highlights the difference between competing hard, managing mismatches, and showing genuine sportsmanship. This article is for Members only
Don’t Hide The Handshake Moving the handshake before a youth game makes respect and sportsmanship intentional, rather than a rushed ritual shaped by post-game emotions. This article is for Members only
As Summer Sports Heat Up Coaches must provide frequent water breaks, watch for heat illness, and place children’s health ahead of competition during summer sports. This article is for Members only
Different Strokes… Randy Travis’s mentorship offers a reminder to understand strengths, improve weaknesses, and remain true to a unique mission. This article is for Members only
