Tag: sportsmanship
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CTFD, Sports Parents: Remember, They’re Just Kids and It’s Just a Game
Get Pregnant Fast Last weekend, I dedicated nearly 12 hours to watching my son play in four baseball games. Yes, 12 hours — which included several 45-minute drives to the field, rising before the sun, and plenty of nail-biting moments. I also consumed an alarming amount of coffee while questioning my life choices. Let’s be…
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8-Year-Old Soccer Player Disqualified Over Hair Length: A Tale of Unfairness
Get Pregnant Fast In an unfortunate turn of events, eight-year-old Lila Carter was disqualified from a soccer tournament simply because her hairstyle didn’t fit the organizers’ expectations. An enthusiastic player for the Azzuri Stars girls club team in Omaha, Nebraska, Lila is not just your average young athlete; she excels on the field, competing alongside…
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A Note to the Disruptors at Youth Sports Events
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there. Yes, you — the one at this kids’ sports event who can’t stop yelling at the referees and players, flailing your arms, and generally behaving like an overgrown child. It’s time for you to have a seat. Actually, take several. Grab a hotdog while you’re at it — I’ll even…