The tape is available to sports leagues, schools, recreation departments and others seeking to help parents and coaches realize that pressure on kids, disrespect of officials, and living through our kids can take much of the fun out of youth sports.
Whether children are good athletes or not, they can have fun and feel good
about themselves if we adults follow a few simple guidelines.
Obtaining a video
It is easy to obtain your copy of the video to begin or quickly upgrade your sportsmanship efforts.
Your payment will be considered a donation to the foundation to increase the resources available to help kids. It is not tax-deductible.
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What they're saying about this video:
Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator, NBA Hall of Famer, and author of Values of the Game:
"The Kids Come First video is an excellent resource for parents, coaches and children who participate in youth sports. Most importantly, the video serves as a guide to understanding the value of sportsmanship and why it is not only essential in sports, but in all areas of our lives as well."
Rick Wolff, chairman, Center for Sports Parenting, and host, WFAN's "Sports Edge":
"This tape should be required viewing for any and all sports parents."
Deborah Stein, Ph.D., clinical psychologist for children and adolescents:
"This video is a valuable resource for youth sports parents and coaches."
Rick Cerone, former 18-year major league baseball player:
"It should be a mandatory view for all coaches, parents and athletes to
understand what is most important in sports, to be competitive but have fun."
Doug Abrams, University of Missouri law professor, co-author of nationally
recognized books on Childen and the Law, and youth ice hockey coach since
1968:
"It will be a powerful tool for pre-season parent orientation
meetings...Lots of parents who see the video will walk out of the room
saying, 'I don't ever want to behave that way in front of my children.'"
Enrique Meana, director of coaching, New Jersey Youth Soccer:
"Ensuring that all children irrespective of ability have a positive
soccer experience is the message that reverberates throughout this video. So important is this for all youth coaches that we show it at all of our "F" and "E" license coaching education courses."
Bob Bigelow, author of Just Let the Kids Play, nationally recognized
youth sports reformer, and former NBA player:
"This video should be required viewing for all coaches and parents in organized youth sports. A very beneficial 16 minutes spent."
Paula Powell, El Paso, Texas Sports Director and a founder of the nationally known seminar program coaches and parents of all recreation and travel players must attend:
"I love the video and will use it in my classes."
Manfred Schellscheidt, men's soccer coach, Seton Hall University:
"This video is long overdue and hits the spot. I would recommend it to be mandatory viewing for parents and youth coaches alike."
Rick Burns, award-winning writer on sportsmanship issues and women's soccer coach, Gordon College:
"This video is a tidy little message with heart that clearly states that the proper focus for youth sports is, quite simply, enjoyment of the experience. It shines a spotlight on the boorish behavior parents often display while trying to live vicariously through their kids. It made me wish I could take back the sideline shouting my boys had to endure."
Aimee Sostowski, former high school athlete in fencing, track, and field hockey:
"I have witnessed how parents' behavior on the sidelines and their attitude toward their children's participation can negatively impact the spirit of the game. 'Kids Come First' is a timely contribution that will provide an opportunity for dialogue among parents, coaches, and kids, about the real reasons for playing youth sports." |
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