Tag «joy»

Episode 1: When Coaches Steal the Joy from the Game

Episode 9: Confessions of a Sports Mom

There are times in youth sport when athletes want to quit “because of the coach.” As a parent, what do you do in this situation? I share some ideas with you as well as some words of encouragement for players who find themselves in this situation. It happens more often than you might think. I …

Food for Thought: Fun and Excellence

have fun, kick butt

Why do we believe in (and perpetuate) the idea that the important stuff in life can’t be fun … Or that if someone is having fun then they’re “not serious enough” … Or that hard work and fun are somehow mutually exclusive? I think excellence and joy go hand in hand. I think we can …