Editors note; The following article originally ran in June
2012 for our “Sports Dads Month” focus on dads we identified as helping to keep
all kids safe.
Being the father of an athlete is a challenging yet rewarding role. At MomsTEAM we think sports dads deserve to be honored, not just on the third Sunday in June, but for an entire month. So we have designated June as National Sports Dads Month and invited some veteran sports dads to share their wisdom by responding to a series of questions.
The CEO and President of US Lacrosse, the fastest-growing sport in the country, is concerned that youth sports has become increasingly a big business, with a growing numbers of private clubs and
tournaments too often motivated more by a business plan than by
what's best for kids.