Author: Janis B. Meredith

6 Core Values Your Team Needs Now

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 7, 2021 | Coaching, General Sports, Managing Your Team

8 Constructive Ways to Push Your Child in Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 8, 2021 | General Sports, Sports Parents

4 Types of Success Every Athlete Can Achieve

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jun 11, 2021 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

7 Ways to Empower Young Female Athletes

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jun 10, 2021 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Teach Children to Control Their Emotions in Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 30, 2021 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

Creating New Traditions This Holiday Season

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 15, 2020 | Health and Safety, How To, Sports Parents

Youth Sports: Good for the Body, Mind & Soul

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 11, 2020 | General Sports, Health and Safety, Science Research, Sports Parents

10 Reasons Why Athletics Have Become a Beacon of Hope

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 27, 2020 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

Concussions in the Age of COVID-19

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 8, 2020 | Coaching, Health and Safety, Sports Parents

Dealing With Disappointment if Sports Are Cancelled or Postponed

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 28, 2020 | How To, Managing Your Team, Sports Parents

After A Concussion, When Can Your Child Play?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 16, 2020 | General Sports, Health and Safety, Science Research, Sports Parents

What’s Next for College-Bound Athletes?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 2, 2020 | Clubs & Leagues, Coaching, Sports Parents

7 Ways to Make the Most of Virtual Learning

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 24, 2020 | How To

A Summer Guide to Working From Home With Kids

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 7, 2020 | Sports Parents

6 Tips for a Great Summer Game Plan

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jun 1, 2020 | General Sports, Sports Parents

How Setting Goals Can Keep Kids Motivated During Time Off

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 7, 2020 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

5 Ways to Help Kids Stay Positive

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 1, 2020 | Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

5 Character-Building Lessons for Youth Athletes

by : Janis B. Meredith | Feb 3, 2020 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Teach Balance Between School and Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 24, 2020 | Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

Winning in Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 11, 2020 | Coaching, Editorials, Sports Parents

3 Reasons Why It’s Best to Just Be the Parent (and Not the Coach)

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 4, 2019 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Help Your Young Athlete Get Along

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 19, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

Help Your Child Learn to Set Goals

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 11, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, Sports Parents

10 Ways Parents Can Make Athletes Happy

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 6, 2019 | Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

3 Ways to Help Kids Fulfill Their Potential

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 30, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself as a Sports Parent

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 23, 2019 | Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Fight the Urge to Fix Everything for Young Athletes

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 16, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Help Your Child Handle Sports Pressure

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 2, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

7 Reasons Playing Sports Should Be a Joy for Your Child

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 25, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

10 Concussion Facts Sports Parents Should Know

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 20, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Health and Safety, Sports Parents

Concussions: When Can Youth Athletes Return to Play?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 11, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Health and Safety, Sports Parents

Teaching Young Athletes to Own Their Actions

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 29, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

Small Moments Can Lead to Big Success

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 21, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

New Team? Here’s How to Make It Strong

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 13, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, How To, Sports Parents

7 Ways to Boost the Back-to-School Sports Experience

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 6, 2019 | Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Prevent Victim Mentality in the Young Athlete

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 31, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Raise Speak-Up Athletes

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 17, 2019 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

Youth Sports Success: Two Hurdles and How to Clear Them

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jun 25, 2019 | Coaching, Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

Expectations: How High Should They Be?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jun 13, 2019 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Communicate with Your Child’s Coach

by : Janis B. Meredith | May 24, 2019 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

Sports Parenting: How to Avoid Creating a Sense of Entitlement

by : Janis B. Meredith | May 13, 2019 | Coaching, Sports Parents

How to Find the Youth Sports-Life Balance

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 15, 2019 | General Sports, Sports Parents

4 Expectations Sports Parents Should Let Go

by : Janis B. Meredith | Mar 1, 2019 | Sports Parents

2 Facts That Will Transform Your Sports Parenting

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 17, 2019 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Finding the right teams, coaches, private training, and equipment are important tasks for sports parents as they strive to help their kids reach their potential in sports. But as parents…

What’s Your Sports Parenting Plan for 2019?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 10, 2019 | Sports Parents

As you start a new year, I’m sure you have already done some planning. Maybe you’ve set financial goals, fitness goals or career goals. But have you established a sports…

What Youth Sports Does for Parents

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 5, 2018 | General Sports

I’ve read many articles, and have written quite a few myself, that speak to parents about the value of youth sports for children. But I’m convinced that there’s just as…

How to Help Your Child Lose

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 5, 2018 | General Sports

How Your Child’s Team Can Give Back

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 26, 2018 | Sports Parents

One of the best ways for your child to learn about being a team player–besides on their youth sports team–is by working with others to serve people in their community….

5 Things That Over-Functioning Sports Parents Do

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 12, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

What Is There to Celebrate During a Hard Season?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 12, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Prepare Your Child for a New Year

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 8, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

As a new school year gets underway, your children may face changes. Do they have a new coach? New school? New teacher? Children react differently to change. One may have…

Start Your New Season With These 10 Winning Attitudes!

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 8, 2018 | General Sports

Back to school means back to school sports, or maybe it’s back to fall travel sports for your child. To give your child the best chance for success and to…

A Three Step Teamwork Blueprint for the Adults in Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 9, 2018 | General Sports

No one will argue that teamwork is what makes a team great. Spend some time hanging around successful teams and I’m pretty sure you will sense true camaraderie between players….

When Your Child Wants to Give Up

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 9, 2018 | General Sports

One of the hardest things for me as a sports mom was watching my kids get discouraged. It would happen after they’d worked hard to win a starting spot, a…

Teach Your Children the Fun and Safe Way to Have a Sports Rivalry

by : Janis B. Meredith | May 9, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

  Sports and rivalries go hand-in-hand. The contests and the histories between teams can unite communities and inspire athletes to do their best. But sometimes fans lose perspective and rivalries…

How Coaches and Parents Can Work Together

by : Janis B. Meredith | May 9, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Parents and coaches do not have to agree on everything to be partners. They merely need to remember that they are both on the same side when it comes to…

3 Ways To Challenge Your Athlete

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 9, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

There is nothing more frustrating than standing on the sidelines or sitting in the bleachers, helplessly watching your child make mistakes and play half-heartedly. The desire that many sports parents…

How Your Child Can Lead Even When They are Not in Charge

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 8, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Life teaches us that the authority to lead and the chance to lead go hand-in-hand. Your kids may feel that when they’re given the authority–as team captain or co-captain–then they…

7 Core Values of Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 8, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Every now and then we all need reminders of what youth sports is really all about. Use these core values as that reminder and never forget that youth sports are really about…

4 Mindset Shifts That Will Change the Way You Watch Your Child Play

by : Janis B. Meredith | Mar 15, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Helping Your Child Deal With a Sports Injury

by : Janis B. Meredith | Feb 26, 2018 | General Sports

4 Truths About Your Child’s Long-Term Success in Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 25, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

7 Core Values of Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 17, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

4 Truths That Will Radically Change Your Sports Parenting

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 8, 2018 | General Sports, Sports Parents

You show up to your child’s game and sit down to enjoy the game and the beautiful day. Suddenly the serenity is pierced by the sound of a parent hollering…

10 Ways to Encourage Your Athlete Without Being Pushy

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 22, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Motivated by the desire to encourage your athlete, you may find yourself resorting to tactics that could be perceived as controlling or pushy without realizing it. It’s easy to fall into…

Are You Willing to Take the Pledge?

by : Janis B. Meredith | Dec 5, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

During his 29 years of coaching, my husband did his best to minimize parent problems during the season. Every year in a pre-season parent meeting, he explained his coaching philosophy….

5 ROIs You Should Be Getting From Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Nov 3, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Parents pour millions of dollars into youth sports each year. Many hope the ROI (return on investment) will be a college scholarship for their young athlete. But many will never…

5 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Sports Parents

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 23, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Busyness is the unavoidable byproduct of the youth sports lifestyle. For sports parents, time is a premium commodity. If you’re looking for more hours in the day, I’m afraid you’re…

The ABCDs of Being a Happy Sports Parent

by : Janis B. Meredith | Oct 6, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

How to Unlock Your Young Athlete’s Potential

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 25, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Pressuring your young athlete to realize their potential is not an effective parenting strategy. But parents fall into that habit because they so desperately want to see their children succeed. There…

3 Secrets to Being a Sensible Youth Sports Spectator

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 8, 2017 | General Sports, How To, Sports Parents

Questions Sports Parents Should Ask Before Saying Yes to Travel Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Sep 6, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

What to Look for in a Youth Sports Team

by : Janis B. Meredith | Aug 28, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

If you’re a parent, you’re probably picky about your kids’ doctors, schools and teachers. Shouldn’t you be just as particular about your child’s youth sports team? Don’t jump on board…

How to Not Let Crazy Sports Parents Get to You

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 24, 2017 | How To, Sports Parents

4 Signs That Your Child is Having Fun in Youth Sports

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jul 5, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

15 Intangible Ways to Show Support for Your Athlete

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jun 12, 2017 | General Sports, Sports Parents

Although your young athlete may not express it–or may not even know how to express it–he or she needs you for more than the tangibles you provide. The tangibles are…

The Top 6 Biggest Mistakes Youth Sports Coaches Make

by : Janis B. Meredith | May 22, 2017 | Coaching, General Sports

The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Youth Sports Parents Make

by : Janis B. Meredith | May 8, 2017 | Editorials, General Sports, Sports Parents

8 Time-Saving Tips for Club and League Administrators

by : Janis B. Meredith | Apr 24, 2017 | Clubs & Leagues

A Brief Overview of Concussion Safety

by : Janis B. Meredith | Mar 17, 2017 | General Sports, Health and Safety, Science Research, Sports Parents

How to Ease Sports Parenting Stress

by : Janis B. Meredith | Feb 8, 2017 | General Sports, How To, Sports Parents

If you really want to help your young athlete succeed, grow and develop, then I have three simple suggestions: Simmer down, surrender, and see the little things. Simmer Down When…

How You Can Help Your Young Athlete Fight the Playing Time Battle

by : Janis B. Meredith | Jan 25, 2017 | Coaching, General Sports, Sports Parents

There reaches a point in youth sports when equal playing time is no longer assumed. Once kids reach the age where playing time is not automatic, the fight will ensue…