13 Ways To Develop Leadership Skills In Youth Athletes By Dr. Timothy Baghurst, Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance, Oklahoma State University Is leadership taught or is it something we’re born with? It’s a tough question, but it’s a little of both. There is no set “leadership” personality type, and leaders come in all…
5 Steps To Helping Your Child Become A Good Leader By Adam H. Naylor, EdD, CC-AASP Leadership is a hot topic both in and out of sport. The value of a leader that can inspire, communicate effectively, and care selflessly is immeasurable. But it is actually quite challenging for a youth athlete to be an…
The Dos Of Coaching Youth Athletes By Roberta Kraus, Ph.D., President of the Center for Sports Psychology Remember when sports were just plain backyard, unorganized fun? You played all day. There was a place for everyone on a team, and it really didn’t matter if you were good. But these days many kids are juggling…