Archive for the ‘Discuss the Issues’ Category

What to Say About Controversy

When a negative incident happens at the field, as parents we’re often quick express our thoughts about the event.  Often times we tell our children what should or should not have been done.  We may even point out actions or even people who were right or wrong.   If your children are younger, they may ask [...]

Youth Sports: Impact on Parents

I’ve seen a LOT of cases where parents are just wayyyyyy too serious about their child being in sports. They are just so intense from a young age and I think some are just so way over the top. Others can only see their child through rose colored glasses. While there are [...]

Why You Need a College Recruiting Plan

So you want to play softball in college and think you have the grades and skills necessary to do so.  That’s great!  But do you have a plan?  Even if you’re one of the best on your team or even in your league, you still need a plan.   Hopefully by the time you finished reading [...]

Get Your College Recruiting Questions Answered

One of the most common questions I get asked is. “What do I do to get my daughter noticed?”
When it comes to the subject of college recruiting, there are usually two kinds of people (and this goes for both parents and coaches):
1.There are the ones who actually know something about the process and typically have [...]

A Mother Speaks Out About Phelps

I know Phelps is a swimmer and isn’t in the softball world, but he made headlines earlier this month with his marijuana incident.
I’m just wondering how you feel about that mishap as a sports parent. I understand that people make mistakes and such, but this guy has been talked about as the “Greatest Olympian [...]