Sports dads come in every flavor between sweet and sour. They come with vast experience, and none. What they know for sure is their kid is better than your kid and should play more than he does. With that attitude, what can go wrong?
YOUTH SPORTS, THE FIRST IMPRESSION LASTS A LIFETIME
If the question is ever asked, “Why bother with youth sports,” there’s an easy answer. When you overhear someone slamming organized athletics, do you have a response? If not, why not? Try this on for size.
PORTLAND TIMBERS, OREGON LOGS
Soccer Town USA and its suburbs are full of fans waiting for the Portland Timbers. They grew up when field hockey was the only PE sport for girls, when Title 9 and gender equality were just around the corner. They went to college, traveled, found someone special enough to have kids with, someone who understood […]
WHY SPORTS MATTER TODAY
It’s Not The Dog Days Even If You’re Feeling Doggy. The day after the MLB All-Star game has been called the worst day in sports. Sports talk radio proved it by discussing soccer and tennis with renewed vigor. Even golf got a shot in the arm. The Tour de France even seemed intriguing. If sports […]
HOW TO WORLD CUP
Look At Your Foot. Just Look At It. If all you do is walk around on your feet, you’re missing out. They can do so much more. Like kick something. Once you get the idea that kicking something is good, you’re a soccer fan. But, you say, football is your sport. Soccer isn’t even close. […]