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The Power of Coaching: The Coach's Role
What is the role of a coach? Seems obvious doesn't it? Wish it were that easy.
The Power of a Coach: Lessons Beyond the Scoreboard
What's the most important thing a coach ever taught you? That's what we asked John Croyle.
The Power of a Coach: Which Coach Had the Greatest Influence on You?
John Croyle discusses the coaches that had had the most influence on his life, as an athlete, a person, and a parent.
The Power of a Coach: The Parent's Role in Letting Go
John Croyle discusses the parent's role in ensuring that a child is in the care of a coach with integrity, who really cares about the athletes in his or her cha
The Role of The Parent: What Are the Values Children Gain from Competition?
Appropriate competition, not just in sports, but in life, help us reach our goals.
The Role of the Parent: What's Important to Your Child?
Do you believe it's important to your child to win the game? Probably.
When John Croyle's son was born he looked built for football.
The Role of the Parent in Sports: Dealing with a Coach Who Doesn't Lead
How do you deal with a coach who isn't a leader? John Croyle discusses the characteristics of a leader and the decisions parents face when a coach lacks leaders
The Role of the Parent in Sports: Winning and Losing
The most important thing a parent can teach young athletes about winning and losing is that BOTH are equally positive if you use the opportunity to learn.
The Role of the Parent: How Do you Handle a Child Who Wants to Quit?
How do you handle a child who wants to quit after the season begins? Why does it matter if your child quits? John Croyle gives advice on why it's so important
The Role of the Parent in Sports: What Do Young Athletes Get Out of Sports?
What do you as a parent want your child to get out of playing sports? We know we want our kids to enjoy playing youth sports: the thrill of competition, the ph
It's tough being a coach.
Role of the Parent: Talking to Your Child After a Poor Performance
What do you say to your young athlete after he or she hasn't played well during a game? John Croyle suggests an honest, yet positive, approach to talking with