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Flag Football Parent Survival Tips
Saturday, January 13 2018
“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
- Published in Children's Flag Football, Cities, General
The Makings of A Leader: 3 Core Elements of A Great Coach
Thursday, January 04 2018
“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
- Published in Children's Flag Football, Cities, General
Being the Supportive Parent in Youth Flag Football
Thursday, December 14 2017
“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
- Published in Children's Flag Football, Cities, General
Flag Football Sign Ups: The Top 3 Reasons to Join Flag Football
Wednesday, December 06 2017
“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
- Published in Children's Flag Football, Columbus, General
Healthy Nutrition for Athletes
Tuesday, November 28 2017
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
- Published in Children's Flag Football, Columbus, General, Healthy nutrition for young athletes