The Chaotic World of Youth Sports — Vol 6

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As a dad and coach, I know how complicated youth sports can be at times.  So I’d like to share some helpful articles that shed light on the challenges we face… and some humorous ones that might even give us an opportunity to laugh at ourselves.

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Formative Assessments in Youth Sports

The old saying goes: “You can’t fatten a cow by weighing it at market”.  Now, I haven’t spent much time raising heifers but certainly I understand that by the time you get to market, any technique you could have used to fatten the poor gal is moot.  Why are we not applying the same lesson when it comes to assessing students and athletes? • Read more: Formative Assessments in Youth Sports

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Sky Blue FC Announces Corporate Partnership with iSport360, Inc.

“We are pleased to enter this corporate partnership with iSport360,” said Tony Novo, Sky Blue FC President & General Manager. “iSport360 has a loyal following of engaged parents, coaches and young athletes who are passionate about working together to achieve success in their sport. From that perspective, we both share a very similar target market, making this partnership ideal for both of our groups.”

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On the lighter side…

Egg Toss Added To 2016 Summer Olympics.  Other events up for consideration were the Beach Ball Relay, the Bat Spin and Run, and Hula Hoop Hopscotch.  Our friends at Weekly School News bring humor to the serious business of youth sports. 

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