The IHSAA asked that I publish this. While I don’t post the work of others, this is on point and 100% correct, so I make an exception. Officials and coaches are leaving their positions at an alarming rate because of the behavior and attitude of parents, and something needs to change. Enjoy! By Karissa Niehoff, […]
by Kent Sterling Parents watch their sons and daughters differently than everyone else at a high school sporting event. They are invested – both financially and emotionally – in their kids’ performance and use by coaches, and some feel that investment confers a license to vent when frustrated. And they are the most likely to […]
by Kent Sterling Twitter is a wonderful tool for communication. It’s immediate, capable of sending a tightly crafted message to millions, and can be as dangerous as it is helpful. Tonight, I saw this – “Parents take control of the recruiting process as early as 5th grade. Visit a college campus on ur own, plant […]