Just spend some time at a sports event for the local youth in your town and pay attention to not only the spectators but also the parents or coaches. Chances are, you will hear them shout at the top of their voices the most offensive words at players, opponents, officials and even at each other.

An “Attitude” Problem
I have come to link the profane behavior especially in the youth sports to an attitudinal problem. When they are shouting such vulgar words they are letting out their anger. It seems that profanity is the one medium in which people have fashion a way to express the anger and frustrations they have bottled within. And it is brought out when they are threatened, tensed or have a troubling episode.

Healthy eating can stabilize children energy, sharpen their minds and even out their moods. Kids develop natural preference for foods they enjoy the most, so the challenge is to make healthy choices appealing. Therefore ensure that kid’s diet is as nutritious and wholesome as possible, even while allowing for some of their favorite treats. So essential nutrition for a kid involved in sports includes, balanced food diet with all of the following contents:

Pre-Season practices are in full swing and players are meeting their new coaches. Many parents whose children are engaged in various organized sports are concerned about the safety of their kids as the encounter various coaches.

A coach with credibility will have to be respected by parents and athletes alike. The majority of coaches are trustworthy and have positive overall intentions. However, parents should be cognizant of several possibilities in regards to the goals and motives of a coach.

After the outing of NBA center Jason Collins in April 2013, to my surprise one of my former players I was coaching a while ago also outed himself the other week. It was surprising to me because I never perceived him as being gay since he was always very much liked by the girls coming to our home games and cheering for us.

Teens and tweens are different these days. If you happen to be a parent, you probably already know this. However, what may be surprising to you is just how much kids today know about themselves even at an early age, while at the same still struggling to discover who they are as a complete person.

One way in which today’s youth is different from prior generations is how clear many are about their sexuality at a very young age.

Soon the pre-season preparation will start and a lot of parents will be bringing their kids to the gym again. No matter the sports, with the following ideas you can assist your son or daughter to get the most out of their sport experience: