TRENDS IN YOUTH SPORTS: What’s Wrong with US Men’s Soccer?
So we’re in the middle of October and there are lots of major events happening in the world of sports including major league baseball playoffs and the upcoming World Series, the NFL and college football, and of course the start of the NBA and NHL. But in spite of all the great goings-on in those … Continue reading
TWO TEENAGE DISASTERS: Both Could Have Been Prevented
There were two most unfortunate incidents this past week in youth sports, and the sad part is that both could have easily been prevented if only a little forethought had been present. The first occurred with the Little League Softball championship playoffs, or Junior League Softball World Series as it’s called. A Snapchat photo that … Continue reading
GUEST COLUMN: Putting Kids First in Sports
Editor’s note: As you might imagine, I receive a lot of emails to AskCoachWolff. I very much appreciate the time and effort that you put into writing and contacting me. And sometimes, I receive a column that I just feel compelled to post here. See below: For the Love of Kids by Christopher M. Meuse The … Continue reading
SPORT SAFETY: New Study Suggests that Throwing at Max Effort Will Lead to Tommy John Surgery
Last week, as you may recall, I interviewed Jeff Passan, the author of the bestselling book THE ARM. And if there was one major takeaway from that discussion, it was that the world of pitching, and trying to prevent arm injuries, has never been more complicated. There just doesn’t seem to be any consensus as … Continue reading
OBNOXIOUS SPORTS PARENTS: The Decline of HS Coaches Can Be Tied to Meddling Moms and Dads
There was an in-depth article that ran in the Portland (Maine) Press-Herald the other day that did an excellent job in pinpointing and crystallizing a rising concern that is happening not just in Maine, but all over the country at the HS level. In short, the article focused on the stark reality that HS Athletic Directors … Continue reading
TRENDS IN YOUTH SPORTS: Is the National Pastime Falling out of Favor with Kids?
I keep getting more and more calls and emails about how today’s kids are no longer being attracted to baseball in the same big numbers as they have for decades. Reports in particular from all over the Northeast are quietly suggesting that youth and Little League organizations are seeing a significant drop-off in baseball registration. … Continue reading
From My Latest Appearance on “The Today Show”
How young is too young to be recruited by colleges? I joined the discussion on “The Today Show” last week. Here’s the clip in case you missed it: Is it OK to recruit 10-year-olds for college sports?
Just a passing thought about the Olympics…
Like most everybody else, I am always amazed and thrilled to watch these “pure” athletes pursue their lifelong dreams in so many sports that are truly off the beaten path. I often wonder how young athletes find their way to biathlon competition or skeleton runs or ski jumping. And once they find that they’re good … Continue reading
COACHING TIPS: Some Novel Ideas for This Fall’s Youth Sports
I don’t know JIm Buxton personally, but when he emailed me last week, he told me that he’s a long-time listener to my show, and that he tends to agree with many of the points of view that are presented each Sunday. Jim explained that he has spent most of his life in the game of … Continue reading
PARENTS V. COACHES: Meddling Parents at the College Level
How Troublesome Parents Can Hurt Their Player’s Chances in College Sports By Doug Abrams Early last month, I had an interesting telephone conversation with the men’s soccer coach at a small western university. He told me that before he recruits a high school player and communicates with the admissions office, he tries to size … Continue reading
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