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Failure is the greatest teacher.

It’s unwise to specialize.

For those who tell you that you can’t achieve your dreams, use that as fuel to work even harder. Because those people are the ones that settle. -@npatterson_12

Dear Parents and Coaches, We need to do better. We need to get our priorities straight. We need to put an end to burnout and dropout. The longterm value of sport is far too great. Sincerely, Youth Sports P.S. Ditto for leagues and clubs. P.P.S. #DontRetireKid

The children never receive formal instruction, but are left to learn on their own or to teach one another. #ProjectPlay

The Killer S’s: • Sticker shock • Specialization • Screen culture • Safety concerns • Sheisty coaches • Scholarship hustle

Make nature part of every child’s daily existence. #OptOutside

Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child.

BEWARE! Win-at-all-costs corrodes culture. Win-at-all-costs creates casualties. Win-at-all-costs compromises core values.

Norway: We prioritize children. USA: We make cuts pre-puberty. Norway: We prioritize participation. USA: We make parents pay. Norway: We prioritize development. USA: We want trophies now.

Saying no and sticking to it is part of your job as a parent.

Fall down seven times, get up eight.

Overserved athlete: too many coaches, too much training, too much pressure, too little joy

It’s like going to a job interview thinking you’re going to be the CFO of the company, but they’re looking for someone to clean the bathrooms. The importance of understanding and excelling in your role. theringer.com/nba/2021/2/16/…

Some things can only be learned in a storm. #StayReady

We owe it to our kids to give them the tools and teach them. #ProblemSolvers

You are who you surround yourself with.

Until parents are held accountable…

More is caught than taught.

Athletic trainers save lives.