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Whether you’re a coach or parent to a young athlete, the way that you praise them after a competition can have a deep impact. Wade Gilbert, PhD, a professor at California State University in Fresno and a Team USA Coaching Consultant, has some advice on how to praise your athlete in a way that will…
It’s easy to start panicking when your child asks to try something different, but working with them will help them come back happier.
Young athletes need to develop their decision-making skills, and actions by their parents can both help and hurt that development. Here are seven common mistakes adults make when it comes to raising a good decision-maker.
Club directors and coaches often have to deal with bad behavior in the stands. You can help defuse that behavior by sharing these tips with club parents.
Highlights from a 2014 study that examined how participation in high school sports correlated with a person’s behaviors and accomplishments later in life.
It’s easy as a parent to focus on results. But for well-rounded, lifelong athletes, a focus on recognizing effort rather than results can yield more benefits.
This article should be explained to (and understood by) all parents, as volleyball is known as a sport that is not a “parent-pleaser.”
Parents often look to sports to teach athletes the value of sticking with a task or job even when it gets difficult. But what if your child comes home and says “I want to quit”?
Studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport even more than coaches.
Beach volleyball is a great game that can help you accomplish your goals of becoming a top athlete. The doubles game can also be played on the grass, using the same portable net systems and rules.
