Home » Children and Youth Articles » Coaching from the Sidelines? Denial Rampant Among Sports Parents
Coaching from the Sidelines? Denial Rampant Among Sports Parents
Youth sports, has the real meaning of kids and sports gotten lost in big business?
COLUMBUS, OH, June 12, 2011 /Children and Youth PR News/ --"Youth sports are big business
selling big dreams. And, the denial runs deep among sports parents."
At least, that's the word from Aisha Sultan of the St. Louis Post-
Dispatch in an article that is garnering national attention.
If your children are involved in sports, you've probably seen this
denial. It usually manifests itself as an angry parent yelling at his
young child from the sidelines. This scene has become so common that
hardly anybody pays attention anymore. And that's alarming.
It's not just that these parents are a distraction. They can be
downright dangerous. We've all heard stories of parents getting into
physical altercations with other parents, referees, umpires, and
coaches. Other times, it is more subtle. There is a reason why doctors
have been reporting more and more overuse injuries in younger and
younger athletes.
While the reason for increased parent "participation" isn't entirely
clear, it may have to do with the notion that big businesses, such as
year round travel leagues, have effectively sold the idea that they
can make any child into a college or professional sports star. This is
a lie.
"The notion that you can train your child to become a college athlete
is unrealistic," says Mark Hyman, the author of Until It Hurts:
America's Obsession with Youth Sports and How it Harms our Kids.
Realistically, the percentage of high school athletes who go on to
play college sports is about 5%. Far fewer get full rides, and very
few of those scholarship athletes even make it to the pros.
"Unfortunately, the real reasons to involve children in sports have
been lost among many parents," said Timothy Ward, Operations Manager
of Athletic Revolution International, a rapidly growing youth fitness
franchise organization.
Those reasons would include physical and mental health and
development, teaching youngsters how to work as a team, and developing
leadership skills that are valuable throughout life. A pipe dream of a
big fat paycheck from a professional sports organization isn't on that
list.
"Athletic Revolution was founded on sound scientific principles of
growth and development. Children are not professional athletes,
neither physically nor emotionally, so we shouldn't treat or train
them like they are," said Jason Yun, owner and head coach of Athletic Revolution
Hilliard. "So, please, when it comes to youth sports, let kids be
kids. The chances of them becoming the Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, or
Tom Brady is not good, especially if you push them too hard at a young age.
For more information on effective coaching or training for young
athletes, contact Jason Yun, the head coach of Athletic Revolution
Hilliard at 614-432-9703 or by email at jyun@athleticrevolutionhilliard.com.
Or visit the website at http://www.athleticrevolutionhilliard.com
I am the owner of Yun Strength and Fitness Systems, LLC. I Instruct Fitness Boot Camps for teens and adults in the Greater Columbus, Ohio area. I also teach the 12-week Metabolism Makeover Course. I am a body transformation expert who has helped many people reach their body and health goals. To learn more about me and to pick up a copy of your FREE Fat Loss Starter Kit, please visit the websites:
http://www.Yunbootcamps.com
http://www.YunNutrition.com/home.html
---
Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com |
|
|
Press Release Contact Information:
Jason Yun
Yun Strength and Fitness Systems
Owner/Head Trainer & Coach
7405 Ballycastle Dr
Columbus, OH
USA 43235
Voice: 614-432-9703
Website: Visit Our Website |
|
|
|
|
| CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARCHIVE SEARCH |
|
|
| |
| SUBMIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH NEWS |
|
|
| |
|
|
Advertise With Us |
About Us |
Contact Us