Student Athletes Posts

Many communities offer what they call "Pay for Play" recreational teams for children and youth ages 5 - 18.  This arrangement guarantees your child equal play time on the court or field.  This can be a wonderful way for your young child to be introduced to a sport while also giving opportunity for all members to develop their skills.  However, as children get older, particularly in ...

College basketball season starts this weekend with exhibition games throughout the country.  Both men's and women's teams will take to the courts this weekend with their team colors flying, bands playing and fans cheering.  I'm partial to the Women's game because one of my daughters, Jenna, plays Division I basketball for CSU Fullerton.  Although CSUF is a smaller Division I school ...

Teenagers come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are gregarious and some are shy.One of our jobs as parents is to help our children develop their gifts and talents.  Sometimes we don't always know how to do that.  Here are some guidelines and suggestions that may help.Encourage balance for your children and teens.  Quiet, alone time is just as important as social time.  Help ...

As a parent you've supported your kid through all of their sports activities, attended games and practices, provided transportation, paid for equipment, arranged for coaching, learned how to keep score and stats, videotaped games, traveled to tournaments and have a become their biggest fan.  What's next?  Many young athletes will aspire to play for college which is a different "ball game...