Why Kids Quit Sports and How to Prevent It

Is your kid thinking about quitting a sport? One of the biggest disappointments for a sports-crazed parent is to hear the echo of your child voicing their desire to quit sports.  Your child’s lack of interest, visible frustration or feelings of inadequacy can be remnants of a poor experience.  A  recent study quoted that 70%
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How to Prevent Sports-Related Injuries in Flag Football

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“Exercise is king.  Nutrition is queen.  Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.”   -Jack Lalanne Flag football was without question designed to be a safe alternative to traditional football.  The increase in related sports injuries along with violent tackles in traditional football has created a strong appeal for flag football. Although strides in flag
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Win and Lose Gracefully: How to Encourage Your Child to Handle the Results of Competition

                     Win with humility, lose with grace and do both with dignity” – author unknown. From backyard flag football games to the action-packed games at the Shoe, competition is a huge part of our culture.  At Play Fanatics, we encourage our athletes to rally together to
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Flag Football Parent Survival Tips

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“One day you will wake up and you won’t have anyone to take to practice.  Enjoy the time you have.”  -Parents everywhere Being the parent of a youth flag football player is just as exciting of an experience as being the athlete. It’s an opportunity to build a social network, a great reason to enjoy
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The Makings of A Leader: 3 Core Elements of A Great Coach

“The people you surround yourself with can either help build you or help break you.  Choose wisely.”      -JJ Watt A great flag football coach can have a monumental impact on a young athlete’s life.  Coaches can be the role model that motivates your child to be the best that they can be on
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Being the Supportive Parent in Youth Flag Football

“Sports do not build character, they reveal it.” -Coach John Wooden Cheering from the sidelines next to a packed cooler and folding chairs is an underdeveloped image of a supportive parent involved in youth flag football.  At Play Fanatics, we value the key role that parents play in their child’s experience.  From a parent’s interactions with
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Flag Football Sign Ups: The Top 3 Reasons to Join Flag Football

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“On a team, it is not the strength of the individual player, but it is the strength of the unit and how they all function together.”     -Bill Belichick, General Manager of the New England Patriots At the sound of the whistle, the excitement begins! For a kid, the rush and Adrenalin while racing
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Healthy Nutrition for Athletes

We are built out of the foods and fluids we put it our body: build something STRONG. -Heather Mangieri , Author of Fueling Young Athletes Healthy nutrition for athletes, especially youth athletes, is essential in their success with Play Fanatics.  Kids need fuel to be their very best on and off of the field, therefore
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5 Ways to Enhance Youth Flag Football Motivation

True motivation is developed by understanding purpose.  When a child sees purpose in becoming an athlete, they possess healthy motivations throughout their athletic journey.  Children’s flag football, along with other youth sports, is an opportunity for fun and growth.  Sometimes, however, our lens becomes fixated on winning rather than healthy competition, or our interests shifts
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Building Confidence and Self-Esteem in Young Athletes

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Two of the most important elements of a successful young athlete are building self-confidence and self-esteem, because both will determine how that young athlete will relate to their peers and value their own self worth.  There are a multitude of ways to contribute to building our youth’s confidence and esteem that will inevitably transcend onto
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