Play Ball…but do it safely!
Submitted by Dr. Gwenn Is In
Youth sports safety is the the buzz of the week on the web. A few hot topics for you to tune in to:
First, on Vicky and Jen What Really Matters, I talked with Vicky and Jen about youth sports and the myriad of ways to keep your kids safe on the playing fields. In addition to listening to the podcast, check out all the resources on the podcast page on all the topics we ended up discussing.
Over on MomLogic, I gave my 2cents on girls and knee injuries after reading the New York Times Article, The Uneven Playing Field, last weekend. Are girls safe in today’s youth sports culture? I’m wish I could say “yes” at the moment, but I do have some suggestions that will help you keep your daughters safe while the system is in flux.
Finally, an interesting sports story this week that all parents of kids in youth sports should read, and heed! Two top Justine Henin just retired from tennis at age 25, and a day later Annika Sorenstam retired from golf. Why the sudden course change for these women? Burnout - and a desire for a life beyond sports. This quote from Henin told to the AP sports writer is very telling: “Winning Wimbledon would not make me happier than I am”. Just goes to show that winning truly isn’t everything and what we must strive for with our kids is balance and fun, especially at young ages. In other words, over-specialization at young ages is over-rated. What’s the point if it can’t be enjoyed at the levels you are trying to achieve.
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Vicky and Jen
MomLogic
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