In past blogs I’ve discussed and mentioned concerning issues with youth sports in America. Youth sports are supposed to be fun but sadly that’s not always the case. This week I’m going to discuss a few of the key issues involving youth sports and the one thing I think is the driving force behind them.
Sports are supposed to be a fun experience for all. Too often we are hearing stories of neglect, abuse, and misguided practices taking place in youth sports. More and more kids are not having fun because of the adults involved. It’s a shame and more attention needs to be brought to it.
Recently a group called Citizenship Sports Alliance conducted research and came out with a national report card on the state of youth sports. The group primarily studied youth sport programs involving athletes ages 6-14. The report card issued low grades for parent behavior and coaching. One of the main issues the report cited is that there is too much emphasis given to the win-at-all cost mentality.
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