Four-time Olympic medalist Angela Ruggiero attributes her athletic success in part to the ability to overcome obstacles, meet challenges, and make sacrifices.
One way parents and coaches can help a child realize their full
athletic potential, says four-time Olympic medalist Angela Ruggiero, is to
explain what they may be able to achieve by setting goals and working
hard.
The overlap between youth sports seasons is only getting worse and the degree to which kids are specializing at ever-earlier ages in a single sport is a troubling trend in youth sports, says one longtime baseball coach and author.
Looking for a way to keep your kids' sports goggles from fogging? While there are lots of anti-fogging products on the market,
says optometrist Noah Shriber, the best one may already be in your shower.
The way to measure success in sports, argues Wheelock College Director of Athletics Diana Cutaia, is by whether team and individual goals have been achieved and how well athletes respond to adversity, mistakes, and failure.
Involve children in activities they can enjoy with the family and as adults, such as kayaking, canoeing, or bicycling, says MomsTeam's Brooke de Lench.
Dallas native and Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford turns a win over the Cowboys into a special moment for a mom and her 11-year-old son from his old neighborhood.