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Leading The Way
In every segment of society, there are people who stand out as leaders. They have the vision, passion, and work ethic to make things happen. Is this true in the parks and recreation industry, too? Of course it is. Over … Continue reading
Stand Up To Steroids
Several years ago, my organization conducted a survey of young athletes and found that a jaw-dropping 3 percent admitted they were using steroids. These are children 12 years old and younger. It’s one of the scariest numbers I’ve seen. And … Continue reading
Cashing In On Kids
In recent years, there have been far too many stories of youth athletic contests that disintegrated into bloody brawls involving parents, coaches, and officials. Some programs have been destroyed by embezzlers pocketing enormous sums of money for personal use. And … Continue reading
Pushing The Limits
It all began in the sandlots–kids chose sides, set up makeshift bases, picked positions, and created their own rules. Miraculously, all of this was done without the help of any adults. Sadly, sandlot games have almost disappeared–a casualty of the … Continue reading