Jeff Farris
 
The Consequences of Burnout
In a previous issue of this newsletter, we identified nine symptoms of youth sports burnout and some simple ways to combat it. If left untreated, burnout in...
Sports Esteem     Aug 15 2003
Stamina, Strength, Quickness and Agility
Physical conditioning away from sports is an important part of skills development. Without physical conditioning, the body lacks the ability to make challenging...
Sports Esteem     Aug 7 2003
Are You Winning by Too Much?
For most coaches, winning is always one of the goals of every game and a win by one point or by ten points counts the same in the record books. However, if a...
Sports Esteem     Aug 7 2003
Choosing a Sports Camp for Your Child
For parents sending their child to a summer sport camp, it is never too early to start planning. Many popular camps fill quickly - sometimes within hours of...
Sports Esteem     Aug 7 2003
When Teammates Let You Down
Both in professional and youth games, some players are simply not playing their best. Not every player gives his/her best performance in every game or in every...
Sports Esteem     Aug 1 2003
10 Ways to Improve Your Coaching
Just like players, coaches are developed through education that is tested and refined in actual situations. Unfortunately, there are no practices for coaches...
Sports Esteem     Aug 1 2003
Preparation Provides Courage
Courage: A state of mind that enables one to face fear with confidence and resolution. Whenever an airline pilot saves a plane load of passengers or a...
Sports Esteem     Jul 15 2003
What About Coaches?
There is plenty of research that shows kids quit playing sports when they stop having fun. But what about coaches? Not all coaches have the option of quitting...
Sports Esteem     Jul 15 2003
Winning Teams Have More Fun and Other Myths
During a game, the winning team gets to cheer more and, based on this single observation, seems to have more fun. But parents should consider the following...
Sports Esteem     Jul 15 2003
What time is it? Now!
Going for a win is the focus of most games. Yet, in one of the more confusing aspects of sports, the more players think about winning the more likely they are...
Sports Esteem     Jul 5 2003
Winning at All Costs
Coaches of recreational, select and travel teams can all be statistically certain of one thing - they are not coaching any future professional players. With...
Sports Esteem     Jul 5 2003
Enjoying Exercise
Children can become better players with exercise away from sports. Jogging, push-ups and sit-ups will improve performance at games. However, exercise for kids...
Sports Esteem     Jul 5 2003
Getting Better Means Attention to Details
Players don't just get better. They get better at many small things that add up to an overall better player. For example, passing requires getting better at...
Sports Esteem     Jun 5 2003
Hi! Glad to See You!
Over time, coaches build their list of standard phrases they use to talk with players. These phrases become verbal shortcuts that players come to understand...
Sports Esteem     Jun 5 2003
Improving the Odds for High School Sports
Statistically, the odds of a child playing sports at the high school level are good. A study by the National Federation of State High School Associations...
Sports Esteem     Jun 5 2003
What if a Youth Coach Held a Press Conference?
In professional sports, it is common for the head coach to give a press conference after each game to field the "tough" questions and address concerns about the...
Sports Esteem     Jun 1 2003
Don't Give Up!
Most everyone knows the story of Michael Jordan, the all-star basketball player who led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. But, his path to the...
Sports Esteem     May 15 2003
Are You Communicating Clearly?
There are things that are said among adults that have a common understanding based on shared experiences. However, when coaches try these common expressions on...
Sports Esteem     May 15 2003
Are You Getting Your Money's Worth?
Concerns about safety and increased urbanization have led to a larger role for organized sports. The associated costs with organized sports leave parents...
Sports Esteem     May 15 2003
Player Assigned Homework
Because most coaches don't assign "homework" after practices, players may come to believe that attending and working hard at practices are all it takes to...
Sports Esteem     May 1 2003
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