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Welcome to the brand new Sport Parent Survival Guide from Signature Athletics. I’m Ian Goldberg, a very-involved sports dad, long-time volunteer coach and formerly Editor of the iSport360 youth sports newsletter. Each week we’ll bring you informative, fun and refreshing articles to help you and your family navigate the twists and turns of your youth sports journey. We’d love your feedback here. And if you’re not a youth sport parent, or you’re not interested in receiving our newsletter, please use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email. Have a great sports week.
Ian and the Signature Media Team
VIDEO: Even Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Have Been “Those Crazy Sports Parents”
We’ve all had that sideline moment where our passion gets the best of us — even Gabrielle Union admits it. Her story is a funny (and familiar) reminder that while cheering matters, the real win is keeping the game fun and pressure-free for our kids.
How to Speak to Coach About Playing Time
The “playing time” conversation could be one of the most difficult and awkward topics in youth sports. This week, we suggest some ways to make it more productive, starting with encouraging our young athletes to talk directly to coach (and dare I say: have parents take a back seat).
Here's What Every Sports Parent Needs to Know About Concussions
Every parent knows that gut-wrenching moment when your kid takes a hard hit and doesn’t pop back up right away. Concussions are serious—but manageable if you follow the CDC’s 6-step return-to-play plan. Here’s what you need to know to protect your child’s brain for the long run.
Signature Athletics Acquires iSport360, names Ian Goldberg CEO of Signature Media
Signature Athletics has acquired iSport360 and launched Signature Media, a content company with Ian Goldberg as the new CEO. The company is dedicated to delivering trusted newsletters designed to elevate youth sports for parents, coaches and athletes.
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