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Exercise As Punishment: Hurting Our Youth in More Ways Than One.
We were raised on running laps for being late or burpees for making a mistake, but this approach is taking all the fun and participation out of youth…
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Greg Lawlor
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The Research to Back It Up: Elite Athletes Play Multiple Sports Growing Up & Progressed Slower In Younger Years.
A pinpoint perspective on the path in achieving elite athlete status reminds us to focus on core values rather than outcome. In short, parents and…
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Greg Lawlor
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The Financial Barrier to Youth Sports Participation.
An alarming trend that is impacting generations. How this has happened and what to do about it.
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Greg Lawlor
Our Young Athletes are Addicted to Tech. Time To Take Our Head Out Of The Sand And Address Its Harmful Impact.
Excessive smartphone & screen time has snuck up on us. It is having a detrimental effect on mental and physical health & performance. Now what?
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The Biggest Trend in Youth Sport for 2022.
Understanding this allows for all those in youth sport to map out a strategy to address it.
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Greg Lawlor
Phil Campbell's Experimentation With a Workout Program Impacts Thousands Over 3 Decades.
In Part 2 of our discussion with Coach Phil Campbell we explore a natural form of medicine only available as a result of a certain workout protocol.
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Greg Lawlor
Former Professional Hockey Player, Sports Dad, Broadcaster and Husband to a Hall of Famer Speaks Out About Youth Hockey.
We can learn a lot listening to those with experience. A lot.
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Greg Lawlor
6 Inspirational Athlete Stories Are Worth Sharing.
Any athlete who reaches the highest level of competition has overcome something, these 6 are a reminder of sometimes just how much and the good that can…
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Greg Lawlor
Trash Talk: Its Presence In Youth Sport Is Dangerous.
A tactic to rattle an opponent has evolved to crossing the line.
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Greg Lawlor
12 Things Coaches & Parents Do For Young Athletes That Don’t Help.
Parents, coaches and volunteers contribute to their athletes’ participation in various ways. However many “support initiatives” are harmful. Let’s…
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TPM #249: Youth Sport Parents Need to Pull Their Head Out Of The Sand.
Lawsuit by former Canadian Hockey League player demonstrates how delusional youth sport parents expectations can be.
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Greg Lawlor
Can We Teach/Learn Athleticism?
While genetics may predispose individuals to certain characteristics, athleticism can be learned and is a key to lifelong health and fitness.
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Greg Lawlor
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