Should HS varsity athletes have the right to have a coach fired?
As I noted on this morning’s show, over the years I’ve covered a lot of ground regarding sports parents who, at the high school level, go into the AD’s office and demand that a coach be dismissed. But I’ve never heard of a situation where a bunch of varsity players put together a petition to demand that … Continue reading
More on BYU women’s rugby: an important post-script
I’ve been impressed by the number of postings from both fans as well as members of the BYU women’s rugby team. As I noted in my earlier comments, I do feel that it’s incumbent on the team that wants to be accomodated to make sure that they let the tournament directors know well in advance … Continue reading
Religion and sports: What’s right in terms of making accomodations?
The curious case of the BYU women’s rugby team is a good place to start on this debate. In short, the BYU team, which is a club sport, features 35 members, all of whom are Mormom. For Mormons, playing sporting events on Sundays is frowned upon, so when the BYU team advanced in the national … Continue reading
Backyard Sports: A Novel Concept that Focuses on Kids Having Fun Playing Sports
A few years ago, I was approached by Danny Bernstein, a listener of my show who was eager to launch a new kind of activity for kids who play sports. Specifically, Danny’s vision was to set up soccer, basketball, and other programs in which kids of all different ages and abilities could simply have a … Continue reading
Sports Parenting 101: Be Wary of “Cookie Cutter” Sports Parenting Seminars
We all know that the world of sports parenting has changed dramatically since we were kids. The truth is – we continue to be in a state of transition and flux, and to that end, there are precious few guidelines when it comes to giving Moms and Dads real solid advice about what’s the next step … Continue reading
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