Posts Tagged ‘kids’

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 [...]

Is it Safe to Lift Weights

Strength Training & The Young Athlete:
A Final Thought on the Endless Debate
Brian Grasso is the CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and is considered one of the premier authorities on youth athletic development in the world. Access Brian’s free database of articles and exercises at Developing Athletics.
Should pre-adolescent kids lift weights or shouldn’t [...]

5 Tips for Staying Sane

Being a softball parent isn’t easy. There are all kinds of practices, games, and tournaments to keep up with. Not to mention uniforms to wash and get ready for the next game or practice. It can get very hectic during season. Here are a few things that I have found help out just a bit.
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