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Category Archives: August 2012
Life-Changing Programs
All it takes is a nudge from a coach By Fred Engh Four years ago Dave Parks, program administrator for youth sports for the city of Englewood (Colo.) Parks and Recreation Department, received a call from a concerned mother of … Continue reading
Maintenance Pros, Listen Up!
PRB feels your pain. LBWA changes focus to help By Randy Gaddo This column, LBWA–Leadership By Wandering Around–is focused on gathering input from PRB readers in the maintenance field, those battling in the trenches to find ways to do more … Continue reading
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Winning Isn’t Everything
Use games to get kids back on the field By Pete McCall The desire to win permeates much of what human beings do. Most of us want to be recognized for accomplishments at work. Many want to be the best … Continue reading
Creating Effective Managers
Skills needed for a park and recreation manager By Steven Thompson Since many new park and recreation managers are promoted from other positions within an agency, it’s important that management-training programs are available. New managers may lack essential management skills, … Continue reading
A Focus For The Future
Downtown plaza spurs revitalization and a community-gathering place By Cory Styron The crowd counted down “5-4-3-2-1,” and the fountain erupted with a colorful light display to celebrate the grand opening of the Sharon Prete Plaza in Round Rock,Texas. The plaza … Continue reading