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Sports parents are not perfect. I’ll be the first one to admit it. But at least we can laugh at ourselves and some of the ridiculous things we do for our young athletes. This week’s featured video is one of my favorites: a spoof on the sport parent support group. And our featured article addresses the “pre-game routine”. We always welcome your feedback here. Have a great sports week.
Ian and the Signature Media Team
VIDEO: For Crazy Sports Parents (like me): The First Step To Recovery…
This satirical “Sport Parent Support Group” skit is hilarious — and uncomfortably accurate. Behind the humor are lessons every parent should revisit: avoid early specialization, drop the unrealistic expectations, and remember why we started this in the first place.
NWSL Headlines: After two Achilles ruptures, Simone Charley scored her first goal in three years—“I’m back.”
This Week in the NWSL
Eleven months of rehab turned into two years and two torn Achilles—but Simone Charley never quit. The Orlando Pride forward returned, equalized vs. Houston, and stamped her comeback with a diving header and three words that say it all: I’m back.
How to Keep Homework and Sports From Colliding
Homework and late practices don’t have to collide. With smart systems—and IHG’s family-friendly amenities—you can keep schoolwork on track even during the busiest sports seasons.
Why Every Young Athlete Needs a Pre-Game Routine (Reason #1: To Get Their Parents Off Their Case!)
From superstition to science: why pre-game routines actually work. Here’s how your young athlete can build a simple, evidence-based routine that steadies nerves, sharpens focus, and boosts performance—no sports psychologist required.
Are You Making Your Kids Soft? Over Protecting Parenting in Youth Sports
Are parents making kids too soft for sports? This week’s feature unpacks how overprotecting young athletes—shielding them from failure, fixing every problem, and praising too quickly—can quietly undermine resilience, confidence, and long-term growth.
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