Kids quit sports for all sorts of reasons, but studies show that the #1 reason kids quit playing the sport they love is that they hate dealing with a negative, critical parent. Here are a few good articles on the topic:
http://changingthegameproject.com/why-kids-quit-sports/
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/health/kids-youth-sports-parents/
Kids quit sports for all sorts of reasons, but studies show that the #1 reason kids quit playing the sport they love is that they hate dealing with a negative, critical parent. Here are a few good articles on the topic:
http://changingthegameproject.com/why-kids-quit-sports/
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/21/health/kids-youth-sports-parents/
"False" is the correct answer!
First, here are five research excerpts that demonstrate how early specialization may negatively affect your child:
1. Children who specialize in a single sport account for 50% of overuse injuries in young athletes according to pediatric orthopedic specialists
2. A study by OhioStateUniversity found that children who specialized early in a single sport led to higher rates of adult physical inactivity. Those who commit to one sport at a young age are often the first to quit, and suffer a lifetime of consequences.
3. In a study of 1200 youth athletes, Dr Neeru Jayanthi of LoyolaUniversity found that early specialization in a single sport is one of the strongest predictors of injury. Athletes in the study who specialized were 70% to 93% more likely to be injured than children who played multiple sports!
4. Children who specialize early are at a far greater risk for burnout due to stress, decreased motivation and lack of enjoyment
5. Early sport specialization in female adolescents is associated with increased risk of anterior knee pain disorders including PFP, Osgood Schlatter and Sinding Larsen-Johansson compared to multi-sport athletes, and may lead to higher rates of future ACL tears
Changing the Game Project has several wonderful articles on this topic:
http://changingthegameproject.com/is-it-wise-to-specialize/
"False" is the correct answer!
First, here are five research excerpts that demonstrate how early specialization may negatively affect your child:
1. Children who specialize in a single sport account for 50% of overuse injuries in young athletes according to pediatric orthopedic specialists
2. A study by OhioStateUniversity found that children who specialized early in a single sport led to higher rates of adult physical inactivity. Those who commit to one sport at a young age are often the first to quit, and suffer a lifetime of consequences.
3. In a study of 1200 youth athletes, Dr Neeru Jayanthi of LoyolaUniversity found that early specialization in a single sport is one of the strongest predictors of injury. Athletes in the study who specialized were 70% to 93% more likely to be injured than children who played multiple sports!
4. Children who specialize early are at a far greater risk for burnout due to stress, decreased motivation and lack of enjoyment
5. Early sport specialization in female adolescents is associated with increased risk of anterior knee pain disorders including PFP, Osgood Schlatter and Sinding Larsen-Johansson compared to multi-sport athletes, and may lead to higher rates of future ACL tears
Changing the Game Project has several wonderful articles on this topic:
http://changingthegameproject.com/is-it-wise-to-specialize/
"False" is the correct answer. Data shows that only 1-2% of all youth athletes will qualify for a sports scholarship to college. This means that 98-99% of kids who play sports will not earn an athletic scholarship to college.
Visit this website for more information: http://www.scholarshipstats.com/totalscholarships.html
"False" is the correct answer. Data shows that only 1-2% of all youth athletes will qualify for a sports scholarship to college. This means that 98-99% of kids who play sports will not earn an athletic scholarship to college.
Visit this website for more information: http://www.scholarshipstats.com/totalscholarships.html
All of the above! If you are confused by this answer, read the following articles:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/201112/sportsparenting-red-flags-over-invested-sports-parents
http://www.stack.com/a/10-signs-youre-a-horrible-sports-parent
All of the above! If you are confused by this answer, read the following articles:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/201112/sportsparenting-red-flags-over-invested-sports-parents
http://www.stack.com/a/10-signs-youre-a-horrible-sports-parent
"Increase in Energy" is not the correct answer. Common signs of a concussion include (but are not limited to): brief unconsciousness after the injury, headache, nausea/vomiting and sensitivity to light. Concussions should be taken very seriously. If you athlete has any signs of a concussion, he/she should stop playing immediately.
For more information on concussions, visit this website: http://www.healthline.com/health/concussion#Symptoms2
"Increase in Energy" is not the correct answer. Common signs of a concussion include (but are not limited to): brief unconsciousness after the injury, headache, nausea/vomiting and sensitivity to light. Concussions should be taken very seriously. If you athlete has any signs of a concussion, he/she should stop playing immediately.
For more information on concussions, visit this website: http://www.healthline.com/health/concussion#Symptoms2
"False" is the correct answer. Sports drinks are designed for athletes who are continuously active for at least 1 hour or more (cross country track, tennis). Most youth athletes are not active in their sport for at least 1 solid hour (football, baseball, etc..). Nutritionist and dietitians say that the most effective way for young athletes to stay hydrated before a sporting event is to drink a lot of WATER several days before the event and several hours before the event. Water combined with a salty snack is more effective than sports drinks and you avoid the high concentration of sugar and other chemicals that can be very counter-productive to a young athlete.
http://jillcastle.com/young-athletes/young-athletes-sports-drinks/
http://www.eatright.org/resource/fitness/sports-and-performance/tips-for-athletes/8-game-day-nutrition-tips-for-young-athletes
"False" is the correct answer. Sports drinks are designed for athletes who are continuously active for at least 1 hour or more (cross country track, tennis). Most youth athletes are not active in their sport for at least 1 solid hour (football, baseball, etc..). Nutritionist and dietitians say that the most effective way for young athletes to stay hydrated before a sporting event is to drink a lot of WATER several days before the event and several hours before the event. Water combined with a salty snack is more effective than sports drinks and you avoid the high concentration of sugar and other chemicals that can be very counter-productive to a young athlete.
http://jillcastle.com/young-athletes/young-athletes-sports-drinks/
http://www.eatright.org/resource/fitness/sports-and-performance/tips-for-athletes/8-game-day-nutrition-tips-for-young-athletes
The answer to this question is subjective, but we are going with "False" - and here's why (Our team of experts all have children and all of us have been on teams where we have lost 0-8 and other times defeated the opponent 8-0). The problem with this situation is that it is usually the adult in the situation (coach, parent) who points the finger at the better team as being "unsportsmanlike". The kids (the ones actually playing) never think in these terms.
What coaches and parents should be doing is:
1. ADJUST - Most coaches whose teams are getting clobbered rarely make adjustments to their field positioning, strategy or tactics. They just get mad and blame the other team. Not okay.
2. Rally the team to never give up. One of our children was on a soccer team losing 0-7. With 5 minutes left in the game the coach said "Give it all you got. It's not over!" The team scored 4 goals in the last 5 minutes. They still lost, but came off the field feeling like champions. Most other coaches would have thrown in the towel and cried "They are being unsportsmanlike!:
3. Praise the other players who are good. When your child loses badly, you should say "Wow, #27 was really good. I bet he practices really hard" and give credit where credit is due.
Here is the definition of an unsportsmanlike player: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsportsmanlike_conduct
The answer to this question is subjective, but we are going with "False" - and here's why (Our team of experts all have children and all of us have been on teams where we have lost 0-8 and other times defeated the opponent 8-0). The problem with this situation is that it is usually the adult in the situation (coach, parent) who points the finger at the better team as being "unsportsmanlike". The kids (the ones actually playing) never think in these terms.
What coaches and parents should be doing is:
1. ADJUST - Most coaches whose teams are getting clobbered rarely make adjustments to their field positioning, strategy or tactics. They just get mad and blame the other team. Not okay.
2. Rally the team to never give up. One of our children was on a soccer team losing 0-7. With 5 minutes left in the game the coach said "Give it all you got. It's not over!" The team scored 4 goals in the last 5 minutes. They still lost, but came off the field feeling like champions. Most other coaches would have thrown in the towel and cried "They are being unsportsmanlike!:
3. Praise the other players who are good. When your child loses badly, you should say "Wow, #27 was really good. I bet he practices really hard" and give credit where credit is due.
Here is the definition of an unsportsmanlike player: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsportsmanlike_conduct
All of the above. It's not easy being a sports parent, but there are critical aspects to raising a young athlete successfully. Just look at the common denominator of the greatest athletes of the most recent Olympics (Michael Phelps, Simone Biles) - they all had a supportive parent by their side.
All of the above. It's not easy being a sports parent, but there are critical aspects to raising a young athlete successfully. Just look at the common denominator of the greatest athletes of the most recent Olympics (Michael Phelps, Simone Biles) - they all had a supportive parent by their side.