Cheerleading is an outstanding sport, which teaches children about teamwork, responsibility, and their bodies. In addition to cheerleading being an excellent way for children to get exercise and experience working as a team, cheerleading also helps your child achieve other goals!
Now that schools are back in session, fall and winter sports are underway. Some children can suffer fear or apprehension about participating in sports activities. The fear might be of trying something new, being afraid to fail in a public event, or fear of interacting with unfamiliar teammates. As parents, we want to allay these fears, but we also want to teach our children how to face their fears and work through them. They also need to learn that failure is part of taking risks, and it’s okay to fail at anything as long as they are prepared to learn from it and try again. Here are some tips for parents when helping your children with sports fears:
Fall is the perfect time of the year to plan some family fun. There are plenty of season-specific activities that are great for families to do together. Learn about eight ideas for fall family fun by reading on.
It’s OK to feel passionate about your child’s participation in sports. Taking your child to practice and going to games is an incredible way to show your support, but sometimes it’s possible to get too involved. If you find yourself wanting to complain to the coach of your child’s sports team, here is what you should remember.
Working together as a team builds communication skills, bonds, and relationships. Teamwork is also a valuable skill for children to develop as they grow. Another valuable skill to learn is paying it forward. If your child is involved in a team sport, learn how your child can pay it forward throughout the year as a team.
That time of year again! Sarasota Sun Devils annual golf tournament fundraiser will be held on Friday October 12, 2018 at 1:00pm at the Serenoa Golf Club. Registration begins at 11:30am.
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Fall is back to school season, but it is also football season. If you have a child who is in school and also participating in football, it can be difficult to find a healthy balance between the two activities. For help learning how to make homework a priority during football season, continue reading.
Football season is approaching quickly, which means it’s time to prep for fall football camp. If your child is getting ready for football camp, consider sharing the following advice with them so they can get the most out of their experience.
In order to excel in Sarasota sports, athletes need to learn to manage their fear. Fear is a common part of athletics. There is the fear of failure, the fear of risk, the fear of performing, and the fear of getting hurt. While it is important for a child to be careful and aware of the risks of their sport, it is also important for them to grow their confidence. Learn five keys to raising fearless children by reading on.
Strength training is a helpful way for Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch athletes to improve their performance in their sport of choice. However, the age to which athletes can start strength training is often up for debate. If you’re curious to know when your kids should begin strength training, just continue reading this blog post.