Prepare the Child for the Path, Not the Path for the Child by Michael Boyle, StrengthCoach.com - GREAT article about letting youth sports teach important life lessons on how to succeed and fail. "Those parents who consistently prepare the path for the child by confronting teachers and coaches, changing teams, changing leagues and changing schools are making life-long losers out of their children." The truth hurts.
At Age Thirteen, Say Goodbye to Hover Mothers and Helicopter Dads by Tom Swyers - While we're on the subject.... Some good advice on allowing your kids to gain some valuable experience handling their own problems.
The Trophy Mom's Gift Guide for the Sports Mom - For the most important person on your list. Don't think I'll get the hockey pants though.
Showing posts with label Reading Material. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reading Material. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Selected Reading Material 11-16-12
Don't Let Your Son Grow Up To Be Like Pedro Cerrano by Kevin at SportsDadHub - Superstitions can be fun and boost confidence, but they can also distract young players from what really leads to success. Yo bartender, Jobu needs a refill.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Kids Make While Playing Catch... by Chad Rodgers at Show-Me Strength - Just to beat the horse some more - kids would improve their mechanics more quickly if they would always throw with a purpose. I especially like #1 and #2 here.
Off Season Best Time For Youth Baseball Coaches to Cement Philosophy by Dan Clemens - Plan ahead and hold yourself to making the right decisions when you get into the heat of the moment. This is why we have rules - you can't trust coaches to always do the right thing when competitive fires starts burning.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Kids Make While Playing Catch... by Chad Rodgers at Show-Me Strength - Just to beat the horse some more - kids would improve their mechanics more quickly if they would always throw with a purpose. I especially like #1 and #2 here.
Off Season Best Time For Youth Baseball Coaches to Cement Philosophy by Dan Clemens - Plan ahead and hold yourself to making the right decisions when you get into the heat of the moment. This is why we have rules - you can't trust coaches to always do the right thing when competitive fires starts burning.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Selected Reading Material 10-24-12
7 Things Parents Do to Make Their Kids Hate Sports by All Pro Dad - Nice list of what not to do. Good comments too. Number 5 is probably the most common one I see.
Troubleshooting Baseball Hitting: Timing is Not Always the Problem by Jay Kolster, Cressey Performance - Good article on the mechanics that can help a hitter make timing a little less of a problem. Not enough young players focus on (or even know about) the correct positioning of the elbows and knees.
Trust Your Skills (Don't Think Too Much) by Jeffrey Rhoads, Inside Youth Sports - This one is important for young athletes. All the instruction and practice in the world won't matter if you can't relax and let it flow.
Troubleshooting Baseball Hitting: Timing is Not Always the Problem by Jay Kolster, Cressey Performance - Good article on the mechanics that can help a hitter make timing a little less of a problem. Not enough young players focus on (or even know about) the correct positioning of the elbows and knees.
Trust Your Skills (Don't Think Too Much) by Jeffrey Rhoads, Inside Youth Sports - This one is important for young athletes. All the instruction and practice in the world won't matter if you can't relax and let it flow.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Selected Reading Material 9-18-12
How To Brag About Your Kids by Clay Nichols, Dad Labs - I thought I was better than this. But I'm guilty of most of these bragging techniques. Pretty shameful, and funny.
Throw Like a Girl? You Can Do Better by Tamar Haspel, Washington Post - Analysis of the mechanical differences in the average throwing motions of boys and girls. Unfortunately the graphic at the top depicts a boy that clearly never made it past tee ball. More on that later...
MLB Diamond Demo: Pitching Flaws by Rick Peterson, Baltimore Orioles Pitching Director - Nothing to actually read here, but a great video demonstration on some of the absolute most important aspects of proper pitching mechanics. Must see tv for coaches and parents of pitchers.
Throw Like a Girl? You Can Do Better by Tamar Haspel, Washington Post - Analysis of the mechanical differences in the average throwing motions of boys and girls. Unfortunately the graphic at the top depicts a boy that clearly never made it past tee ball. More on that later...
MLB Diamond Demo: Pitching Flaws by Rick Peterson, Baltimore Orioles Pitching Director - Nothing to actually read here, but a great video demonstration on some of the absolute most important aspects of proper pitching mechanics. Must see tv for coaches and parents of pitchers.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Selected Reading Material 9-7-12
Is Your Child's Youth Coach a Good Teacher? by Jeffrey Rhoads, Inside Youth Sports - Former players don't necessarily make good coaches. You're either a good teacher or you're not.
Why Focusing Skills Are Critical for Young Athletes by Dr. Patrick Cohn - Think small. Focus on the details of how to execute the play. Thinking about results or what others think is a major performance distraction.
Alas, Even Little League is Mired in Politics by Bruce Maiman, The Sacramento Bee - Duh... As usual, it's the parents that are the problem.
Why Focusing Skills Are Critical for Young Athletes by Dr. Patrick Cohn - Think small. Focus on the details of how to execute the play. Thinking about results or what others think is a major performance distraction.
Alas, Even Little League is Mired in Politics by Bruce Maiman, The Sacramento Bee - Duh... As usual, it's the parents that are the problem.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Selected Reading Material 8-8-12
Tips On How To Handle Setbacks by Mike Jacobs, Evansville Courier & Press - How yo move on and plan for future success.
Long Term Baseball Development: Attention to Detail Matters by Eric Cressey, Cressey Performance - Focus and get something out of your warm-up throwing and flexibility exercises.
Dan Duquette On the Young Pitchers and Their Struggles by Steve Melewski, MASN Sports - Some insights on how one Major League organization places a priority on biomechanical analysis and developing a repeatable correct delivery.
Long Term Baseball Development: Attention to Detail Matters by Eric Cressey, Cressey Performance - Focus and get something out of your warm-up throwing and flexibility exercises.
Dan Duquette On the Young Pitchers and Their Struggles by Steve Melewski, MASN Sports - Some insights on how one Major League organization places a priority on biomechanical analysis and developing a repeatable correct delivery.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Selected Reading Material 5-30-12
How Efficient Pitching Mechanics Can Produce More Velocity With Less Stress To the Arm by Dick Mills - Great analysis about keeping your mechanics simple and eliminating unnecessary movements.
10 Reasons Dad May Not Want to Coach a Youth Baseball Team - Not just the obvious reasons.
How To Deal With the Sports Parents Social Pecking Order by Bob Cook, Forbes - You don't have to be friends with the other parents on the sidelines.
Local Man Brings 'Hoosiers' Back to Life by Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star - Because this is the best sports movie ever and there can't be a real sequel.
10 Reasons Dad May Not Want to Coach a Youth Baseball Team - Not just the obvious reasons.
How To Deal With the Sports Parents Social Pecking Order by Bob Cook, Forbes - You don't have to be friends with the other parents on the sidelines.
Local Man Brings 'Hoosiers' Back to Life by Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star - Because this is the best sports movie ever and there can't be a real sequel.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Selected Reading Material 5-14-12
How Much Training Is Too Much for Young Athletes? by Jill Barker, Montreal Gazette - More on specialization, overuse and mental burnout.
Game's Top Two Pitching Prospects May Be Igniting a Revolution by Albert Chen, Sports Illustrated - Dylan Bundy and Trevor Bauer will be prominent test cases for or against extreme long-toss, depending on whether or not they have healthy careers.
Rocket Science Alert: Strength Training for Pitchers STILL Improves Throwing Velocity by Eric Cressey, Cressey Performance - A new study shows that any type of strength training is beneficial to pitchers.
Game's Top Two Pitching Prospects May Be Igniting a Revolution by Albert Chen, Sports Illustrated - Dylan Bundy and Trevor Bauer will be prominent test cases for or against extreme long-toss, depending on whether or not they have healthy careers.
Rocket Science Alert: Strength Training for Pitchers STILL Improves Throwing Velocity by Eric Cressey, Cressey Performance - A new study shows that any type of strength training is beneficial to pitchers.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Selected Reading Material 5-3-12
The 8 Most Annoying Sports Parents by Kevin at Sports Dad Hub - Some familiar characters to watch out for here.
Roundtable: Is 155 Pitches Too Many? at ESPN Boston - A lengthy discussion about when to say when, in response to a recent high school game with very high pitch counts. I attended a game this season where a high schooler threw 120 pitches in a meaningless game, and it was uncomfortable to watch.
Youth Sports Are Expensive? by Rick Wolff - Yes, we all know youth sports cost money.
Roundtable: Is 155 Pitches Too Many? at ESPN Boston - A lengthy discussion about when to say when, in response to a recent high school game with very high pitch counts. I attended a game this season where a high schooler threw 120 pitches in a meaningless game, and it was uncomfortable to watch.
Youth Sports Are Expensive? by Rick Wolff - Yes, we all know youth sports cost money.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Selected Reading Material 4-18-12
Why President Obama Throws Like a Girl by Eric Cressey - An oldie but goodie. Breaking down the medical science behind presidential pitching mechanics, shoe throwing, etc.
Mike Matheny Letter to Parents posted by Kevin Seitzer - Before he was manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Matheny coached a youth team. He lays it all out there for the parents here.
Wanted: Creative Athletes... Needed: To Save the World by Meagan Frank - On the importance of building creative play into organized youth sports practices.
Mike Matheny Letter to Parents posted by Kevin Seitzer - Before he was manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Matheny coached a youth team. He lays it all out there for the parents here.
Wanted: Creative Athletes... Needed: To Save the World by Meagan Frank - On the importance of building creative play into organized youth sports practices.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Selected Reading Material 4-9-12
Nine Sports Parent Actions That Will Sabotage Your Child's Performance by Janis Meredith - Great advice on what not to do. Remember, your kid is watching you.
Nine Important Don'ts.... by Kirk Mango - Response to the above article. More good advice, including five "do's."
The High Cost of Youth Sports by Doug Glanville, TIME Magazine - "Nothing opens a parent's checkbook like guilt and fear...." Review of Mark Hyman's new book, The Most Expensive Game in Town. And here's some info on his first book, Until It Hurts.
Sports Letter Interview: Author Mark Hyman on the Commercialization of Youth Sports by David Davis - Good interview. Most important quote: "Parenting has become a very competitive activity."
Nine Important Don'ts.... by Kirk Mango - Response to the above article. More good advice, including five "do's."
The High Cost of Youth Sports by Doug Glanville, TIME Magazine - "Nothing opens a parent's checkbook like guilt and fear...." Review of Mark Hyman's new book, The Most Expensive Game in Town. And here's some info on his first book, Until It Hurts.
Sports Letter Interview: Author Mark Hyman on the Commercialization of Youth Sports by David Davis - Good interview. Most important quote: "Parenting has become a very competitive activity."
Monday, April 2, 2012
Selected Reading Material 4-2-12
Youth Sports Travel Destination Tournaments: The Original Hunger Games by Stats Dad - Survival of the fittest at Cooperstown Dreams Park.
What Baseball Does to the Soul by Colum McCann, NY Times - Reflections of an Irish soccer fan on family and his love of baseball.
Sports Parenting: A Parent's Role in Raising Athletes in Today's Youth Sports Culture - Part 1 by Brie Isaacson - Advice for parenting elementary school aged athletes.
What Baseball Does to the Soul by Colum McCann, NY Times - Reflections of an Irish soccer fan on family and his love of baseball.
Sports Parenting: A Parent's Role in Raising Athletes in Today's Youth Sports Culture - Part 1 by Brie Isaacson - Advice for parenting elementary school aged athletes.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Selected Reading Material 3-12-12
Young Arms and Curveballs: A Scientific Twist by Bill Pennington, NY Times - Not exactly new information, but a timely look at the latest in the debate.
Challenge Sports Really Test Parents by Tracy Curtis, Charlotte Observer - A local take on what that additional team means for the parents.
More Youth Play Isn't a Winner for Everybody by Dr. Richard Hinton, Baltimore Sun - Using lacrosse as an example, explores the effects of specialization.
Challenge Sports Really Test Parents by Tracy Curtis, Charlotte Observer - A local take on what that additional team means for the parents.
More Youth Play Isn't a Winner for Everybody by Dr. Richard Hinton, Baltimore Sun - Using lacrosse as an example, explores the effects of specialization.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Selected Reading Material 2-22-12
Dr. James Andrews Talks Tommy John by Matthew Muench, ESPN - Important read for any baseball coach or parent of a pitcher.
What Makes a Nightmare Sports Parent - And What Makes a Great One by Steve Henson, Yahoo! Sports - Not just the obvious stuff.
MLB Network Remembers Gary Carter - I want my kids to play the game like this guy did.
What Makes a Nightmare Sports Parent - And What Makes a Great One by Steve Henson, Yahoo! Sports - Not just the obvious stuff.
MLB Network Remembers Gary Carter - I want my kids to play the game like this guy did.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Selected Reading Material 1-27-12
What Are Sports Parenting Sympathy Groups and Why Should You Avoid Them? by Janis Meredith - How not to act.
All Stars For a Lifetime by George Will - The story of Charleston's Cannon Street YMCA Little League 1955 All-Stars and their march to Williamsport.
Fans vs. Parents by Meagan Frank - Are you a fan or a parent?
All Stars For a Lifetime by George Will - The story of Charleston's Cannon Street YMCA Little League 1955 All-Stars and their march to Williamsport.
Fans vs. Parents by Meagan Frank - Are you a fan or a parent?
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Selected Reading Material 1-11-12
A small sampling of recent interesting reads.......
Let the Kids Play: They'll Do Better in School - Studies show a correlation between physical activity and grades. By Alice Park, Time.
Top 10 Sports Parenting Predictions for 2012 - By Rick Wolff
Will This Opera Pro Convince You Not to Push Your Kids in Sports Too Early? - Why child prodigies often "flame out." By Bob Cook
Let the Kids Play: They'll Do Better in School - Studies show a correlation between physical activity and grades. By Alice Park, Time.
Top 10 Sports Parenting Predictions for 2012 - By Rick Wolff
Will This Opera Pro Convince You Not to Push Your Kids in Sports Too Early? - Why child prodigies often "flame out." By Bob Cook
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