I came across an excellent discussion about holding tryouts for the youngest of athletes through the Aspen Institute’s Sports newsletter*. Alexia Dellner suggests things might be getting out of hand and asks Why Are We Making 7-Year-Old Kids Try-Out for Sports. She presents a balanced report with parents explaining why they believe it is fineContinueContinue reading “Tryouts for Seven Year Olds?”
Tag Archives: family
Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Book Review
Version 1.0.0 As my niece began to progress through her athletic career, she was consistently showing both above-average ability and a very strong determination and will to get better. I came across the book Mental Toughness for Young Athletes and read it to see if it had something for her, and perhaps more pertinent toContinueContinue reading “Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Book Review”
What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6541279/2025/08/08/little-league-coach-dad-joke-viral-bigger-lesson/ This is an excellent example of something I’ve been doing for years. Particularly as a girls’ softball coach. I don’t know much about the mechanics of pitching in fast-pitch softball. So, when one of our pitchers is struggling, I am unable to suggest anything in her windup or release to help. But, I knowContinueContinue reading “What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say”
Hustle & Attitude 