Tag Archive: Young Athletes

Nov 29

Cheerleading & Tumbling Can Cause Serious Injuries Among Young Women

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Staying active is just one way a kid can fight the ever rising tide of childhood obesity. Participation in sports activities doesn’t come without a cost however, especially if you are a girl. Cheerleading has changed over the last decade to become more than just waving pompoms on the sidelines of a local football game. …

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Sep 07

Coaching Psychology Bully Coaching

No one likes a bully. But even though we’ve all seen movie and television depictions of the coach from hell, it seems some real-life coaches may not realize they fit the profile. That is perhaps why many athletes face extra challenges. Athletes in Trouble A number of athletes are often seen complaining that they “hate …

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Jul 31

Teaching Children to Play the Sport Are You Being a Good Parent ?

Aggressive parents hovering over their children in Little League baseball teams and pressuring them to win is not a new sight. Mickey Mantle, the star center fielder, had it all: a presence in the Hall of Fame and the life of a celebrity athlete. But he lost it all to his alcoholism – something he …

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