parents
March 25, 2017
Examining a young athlete’s chances of playing pro basketball
Parents might think their child has a great shot to make the pros, but statistics suggest otherwise. Figures from the NCAA show just how few players make it to the NBA. During the 2015-16 school year, there were 546,428 high school boys basketball p...
March 20, 2017
Examining a young athlete’s chances of playing pro basketball
Parents might think their child has a great shot to make the pros, but statistics suggest otherwise. Figures from the NCAA show just how few players make it to the NBA. During the 2015-16 school year, there were 546,428 high school boys basket...
January 27, 2017
Between the Lines: Overbearing parents can scare off college recruiters
Parents have a tendency to meddle in their children’s high school teams, lobbying for playing time and preferential treatment. It’s typically part of a campaign to earn a college scholarship for their young athletes, but their efforts may be coun...
January 17, 2017
Dealing with parental interference in coaching
There is a segment of parents who try to coach children during games. You’ll often see them standing near the sidelines, barking instructions across the field or gym floor. This causes a major problem for athletes, because instructions by the paren...
September 15, 2016
N.Y. prep coaches say parents becoming more problematic
A survey of high school coaches in New York offered a glimpse into the relationships they have with parents of student-athletes. [caption id="attachment_17532" align="alignright" width="285"] A majority of New York coaches believe problems with ...
August 2, 2016
Parents risking it all to support their child’s sports futures
The pursuit of a professional sports career is one of the leading causes of sports specialization. And in some cases, it's a cause for financial ruin. [caption id="attachment_17158" align="alignright" width="284"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption...
July 21, 2016
Survey of Alabama prep coaches highlights issues with parents
A recent survey of Alabama high school coaches revealed that nearly two-third of them have quit or considered leaving their positions due to issues with parents. The survey was conducted by AL.com and more than 300 high school coaches responded. C...
October 14, 2015
Pa. youth football league cancels season over continued threats
A Pennsylvania youth football league has cancelled the remainder of its season after continued threats made against coaches and referees. [caption id="attachment_14305" align="alignright" width="232"] Photo via Facebook, Mount Pleasant Area Junior...
Teach kids to pay attention to their bodies and their own thirst, and to “drink to thirst”—that is, drink enough water so that the thirst recedes. Rehydrate between sports events/practices.
The telltale signs of heat-related illness in student-athletes
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Each year, an estimated 240 people die from heat-related illnesses, an...