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Welcome to the IYSC Blog

Here you’ll find articles, opinion and information on all things related to our mission and goals as an organization.
You can also find great resources through our partner, the Positive Coaching Alliance, here.

Are You Parent A or Parent B?

January 1, 2019 / element242 / Blog

Parent A has empathy for his son (a daughter would never not complete her assignment) and understands how badly he wants to participate. Parent B also has empathy but takes the Papa Bear approach and becomes angry.

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What Did You Fail at This Week?

October 4, 2018 / element242 / Blog

Each week at the dinner table Sara Blakely’s father would ask her and her brother, “What did you fail at this week?” If they had nothing to tell him, he would be disappointed.

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Burnout Prevention Strategies for Coaches, Parents, and Athletes

April 6, 2018 / element242 / Blog

With today’s intense youth sport environment, the frequency of athlete burnout is becoming a concern. Coaches, parents, and athletes themselves can engage in certain practices to decrease the likelihood of athlete burnout. Below are a few suggestions for how to help athletes stay motivated in sport and avoid burnout.

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