Where Did the Weekend Go?

Submitted by Carrie Matsuo on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 04:03. | comments

It's Sunday night in early summer, and if you're a baseball parent, I bet you didn't get the flowers planted on the front porch this weekend, or even the lawn mowed. Maybe you barely got the mail in from the mailbox on Saturday...but that doesn't mean you weren't busy.

A sunny weekend in June will bring a full slate of games and errands and corresponding actions regarding uniforms, equipment bags, water bottles, and lunches, snacks and sunflower seeds.

Should I let my son quit?

Why can't they all play?

What would you do If you were me?

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Practice Being Organized

Girls Playing Boy's Hockey: No Easy Answers

Whether to play girl's hockey or boys is often a difficult choice for girls and their parents, with advantages and disadvantages to each. Ultimately, there is no right or wrong decision, and it becomes a matter of thinking of her goals and then tailoring the decision to meet those goals.

Taking Time Off From Hockey: Even the Top Players Do It

Have you ever wondered if you're working your child too hard at his sport? The fact is that taking a break from all those practices and games is crucial to preventing the burnout that causes so many young athletes to quit their sport, and to avoiding the overuse injuries that often result from year-round play. Athletes, regardless of age or ability, need to include downtime and rest from their sport to perform at their best.

Football: Injury Preventive Tackling Safety Education and Training

Submitted by Bobby Hosea on Mon, 06/09/2008 - 21:45. | comments

According to the Concussion Institute, tackle football players suffered more than 3,800,000 brain injuries in 2007.

I therefore have three important questions for parents of youth & high school football players

Do you know the main reasons there continues to be so many brain injuries in tackle football each year?

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The 4 Necessary Tips for preparing for Summer Sports Camps

Submitted by SOA coach on Mon, 06/09/2008 - 17:56. | comments

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Summer camps can be a lot of fun and a chance for many children to take part in activities they have never done before. To keep it a safe and fun activity here are a few tips to keep in mind that help insure a great time.

1. Proper Shoes for the activity
2. Hydrate yourself
3. Eat regularly so you have enough energy for the activity.
4. Get plenty of sleep the night before.

Proper shoes for the activity.

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