5 Communication Tips for Sports Parents

Submitted by Stacie on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 08:24. | comments

Sports Mom, What Will You Do?

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EduKick Soccer News Update

Submitted by EduKick on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 20:18. | comments

EduKick summer camps in England, Italy, Spain, France, and Mexico came to a close this month. Campers from over 23 different countries around the world honed their skills in EduKick's soccer camps.
This week, Joe Morgan, GM of EduKick Soccer Camps reports on our our soccer camps and soccer boarding schools.
Take your soccer skills to the next level.

Brooke de Lench

Three Strikes, You're Out!

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 20:44. | comments

Stories of embezzlement of funds from youth sports organizations appear in the media on a regular basis, but the latest story really takes the cake. What is remarkable about it isn't that the person accused of embezzlement was the former president of a youth baseball or how much money he allegedly took ($16,000), but

The Truth About Gold Medals

Submitted by Debbie Lantz on Tue, 09/09/2008 - 15:23. | comments

Wow, the last 30 days have been so full of watching awesome athletic achievements during the Olympics-I’m still getting over the sleep deprivation I received by staying up so late for two weeks straight! Now, football season has started, school is underway…the hectic fall season is upon me and I need to get to writing!

As I continue to reflect on the great athletic achievements of this year’s Olympics, I thought I would share the following philosophy to keep us grounded on what is important for ourselves and our kids. Enjoy!

Brooke de Lench

Sports Team Tryouts: The Controversy Over Cutting

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Sun, 09/07/2008 - 12:25. | comments

Thirteen years ago, on their first day of their first year of middle school, my triplet sons each received a thick green booklet packed with school rules and policies, and survival tips for incoming sixth graders . Parents were provided with a copy of the same booklet.

It Ain't Over Until....Oh, It's Over

Submitted by Craig Morton on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 23:50. | comments

We thought the season was over. We all kind of had a little let down. There was the team picnic at the end of the year. Talk of spending the rest of summer lounging and relaxing took over the conversation. The kids on our team, 11 year olds, began to talk about water parks, bikes, Wii, and other ways to spend their time. Parents talked about getting away for a few days of baseball tournament-free time with the family. The end had come, we had a great season, and we were done.

Arthur Kimmel

Performance Enhancement: Where Do We Draw the Line? Part II – The Guidelines

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/29/2008 - 20:26. | comments

Developing guidelines to address issues apparent in Part I of Performance Enhancement: Where Do We Draw the Line is certainly easier said than done; the complexities are obvious. What I would like to do is create a starting place, a beginning, from which we (and athletes) can more easily determine the point of performance enhancement that must never be crossed. The hope is to allow athletes the ability to continue striving toward their full athletic potential without risking their character and integrity or their physical/mental/emotional wellbeing.

Arthur Kimmel

Performance Enhancement: Where Do We Draw the Line? Part I – The Problem

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 00:44. | comments

We could make this simple and just say that using any performance enhancement deemed illegal is where:

> proper athletic training ends and cheating begins

> the attitude of “winning at all costs” exhibits major control

> the eroding of character/integrity establishes a strong foothold

Getting Ready for Soccer Camp

Submitted by EduKick on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 20:08. | comments

Whether it's a day camp, a weeklong sleep-away camp or a month-long camp abroad, sending your child to soccer camp for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience for the both of you. Here are a few ways to ease the transition and help them enjoy the experience.

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