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Thanks so much for the great response to our new Sport Parent Survival Guide. I’m Ian Goldberg, a very-involved sports dad, long-time volunteer coach and formerly Editor of the iSport360 youth sports newsletter. My Signature Media team and I are committed to bringing you informative, fun and refreshing articles to help your family navigate the twists and turns of your youth sports journey. We always welcome your feedback here. Have a great sports week.
Ian and the Signature Media Team
VIDEO: I Dare You to Chill — A Sports Parent’s Guide to Chilling Out on the Sidelines
We’ve all been “that parent” pacing the sidelines, embarrassing our kid—but here’s the truth: kids thrive when we step back. The dare? Say less, chill more, and actually enjoy the game.
NWSL Headlines: Sofia Huerta just set the NWSL all-time assist record.
This Week in the NWSL
Scoring goals gets you the glory, but Seattle Reign veteran Sofia Huerta says teeing her teammates up makes her feel like the "quarterback."
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.
How to Build Real Confidence in Young Athletes
Watching your kid lose confidence on the field is brutal—and most of the things our adult minds tell us to say to our kids actually backfires (seriously!). The good news: there are simple shifts that can help.
Fun vs. Winning: The Sports Parent Dilemma?
We say we want our kids to just have fun in sports, but then when their 3rd grade basketball team starts losing, we act as if it will ruin their chance of ever playing sports in the future. How do we make sense of these conflicting emotions?
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