gdp's Comments

Sports for Your Child : Playing Time - Earn It!

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:07:53 +0000

Thanks so much. This is great feedback and something that I should mention more. It's a shame to see a great athlete who doesn't work hard enough academically, and is not offered a scholarship because their grades don't comply with a school's standards.

I'm lucky that my boys are getting good grades at this point. I'm also not foolish enough to think that what they're doing today will guarantee their scholastic success in the future. As with anything, the work effort must be consistent.

Sports for Your Child : Playing Time - Earn It!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:08:53 +0000

Dave: Thanks for posting a comment on my blog. If you feel that your boys have worked as hard as they can and still can\\\'t catch the attention of the coaches, I feel for your situation. If you truly think that your boys are playing better than the boys they compete (attend school) with then I\\\'d have to say you\\\'re in a bad situation. You have three choices: the boys can work even harder, they can quit the sport they\\\'re playing, or they can switch schools. Be cautious before they switch schools because they better be good or you\\\'ll go to all that trouble and then the boys still might not play that often. Good luck and don\\\'t forget that we have a common friend who can help your boys to reach another level.

Sports for Your Child : The Power of the Mind in Youth Sports

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:28:29 +0000

Great stuff, Kirk!

Sports for Your Child : The Power of the Mind in Youth Sports

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:07:10 +0000

Hey, Mike.

Thanks for responding as all opinions count on this site. It's really my fault for not making it clear that I'm differentiating "Athletic ADD' from ADD. I will change the post to reflect this because the distinction that I wanted to make is that there are certain kids who do not have ADD who function as if they do in sports. My definition would be something like "A player who doesn't focus on the playing field." This 'condition' is totally coachable and does not require medication. :-)

I agree that children with ADD can use sports to help them focus, so that is not the player that I'm addressing.

Your points are very well taken and it's great to see a coach who extends himself to help kids in the way that you do. Thanks for you efforts with kids.

Sports for Your Child : The Power of the Mind in Youth Sports

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:14:18 +0000

Thanks, as always, Kirk for your valuable input.

Sports for Your Child : Extracurricular Exertion During Tournaments

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:44:08 +0000

Thanks, Kirk, for all of your valuable input. I personally would take it one one step further and restrict strenuous activity the day before. Recovery usually takes two days and it's not worth the risk.

If you are a publisher, consider checking out Kirk's new book. http://becomingatruechampion.com/ I believe he's looking for a publisher now.

Sports for Your Child : Extracurricular Exertion During Tournaments

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:04:01 +0000

Hey, Kirk: Thanks for joining in the discussion. Although your daughter's team was allowed to go into the pool after the day's games, I'm guessing that they were cautioned about exerting too much energy or staying too long??? If not, I wonder if they ever became drained the following day. I wouldn't suggest that athletes spend too much time weight-lifting the afternoon before important games either. Your thoughts? Rich

Sports for Your Child : Extracurricular Exertion During Tournaments

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:03:30 +0000

Hi Chelsea: These are great comments and I agree with both you and Kirk that activities to relieve stress are very important. Card games or board games are great because the level of physical exertion is so minimal. Thanks so much for contributing to the value of the article. :-) Rich