14: How to Help Your Teen Get the Most Out of Sports

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bill Ball is entering his 23rd year as a head football coach and his 18th year as the athletic director at Exeter High School, New Hampshire. He was welcomed into the NHIAA Hall of Fame and had an entire football stadium named after him in his honor. Coach Ball is passionate about teaching teenagers the core fundamentals of sports. Find out more on this week’s episode! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Key Takeaways</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How can we generate positive experiences when our teens play sports? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Focus on the fundamentals. Take the emphasis off of winning. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What are some of the biggest mistakes parents make when it comes to their teens playing sports? </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Parents should not be the one talking to the coach. If your teen has a problem, they need to talk to the coach directly about it. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Remember, you are teaching your teen teamwork, sportsmanship, and more. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Coach Ball talks about the honor it’s been to have a stadium named after him and his work ethic. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">There is so much more to sports than just playing the game. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sports is all about learning how to build good relationships with one another. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsored</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Stand Up for Your Greatness!</span> <a href= "https://www.edgerety.com/education/pr