Future Stars Camps Blog – Sports, Kids, Camp!

As a parent, admit it, we all can be quite overzealous about cheering on our children when they are playing our favorite sport. In 8 minutes, find out how we can curtail ourselves and keep sports fun for the whole family.

If youth sports is filled with strife and stress for you and your child, this might be a good time to reassess your goals.   Check to make sure that your sports pursuits are really on target with what is best for your child and your family's values.  The desire to provide the best for your child can be fraught with moments of trepidation, and feelings of frustration and failure. Don't worry you are not alone.

Professional and world-class level athletes are in tip-top physical shape. They are at the height of their game and have abilities that most people only dream of. But, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some pretty incredible athletes whose abilities are different than what you might expect. We’re spotlighting wrestler Anthony Robles, a sports star who has overcome more than a few obstacles.

CoachUp Nation asks parents and coaches alike to embed solid values into the core of their team building strategy.  Some of their top five in no particular order include:

Having the spotlight on you as a young athlete can create a lot of pressure.  Along with all the attention and pressure also comes the opportunity to lead your team in the best possible way.

Your child is super-excited about their new soccer, baseball, basketball or swimming team. There are practices to go to and games (or meets) galore. Maybe it’s the first time that your little athlete has played on a team. Or, maybe they’re an old pro. Whether you’ve got a first-time sports star or a seasoned player, you can help your child to excel by making the most out of their team play. How? Check out what you can do to make sure that your child gets the maximum benefits (and maximum fun!) out of sports play.

Have you heard that STEM will be powered by women?  If you are a young lady between the ages of 13-19 and science intrigues you - you may want to sign up for 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures.  Be partnered with a woman in science who will mentor you one-to-one with two virtual meetings per month and other engagement opportunities.

Sports are supposed to be fun. Right? That’s how they started out. Back when your child was in preschool or kindergarten those pint-sized athletic teams were all about getting some physical activity and having a good time. No one kept score, from the sidelines no one was screaming, “How could you miss that shot?” and no one was competing to be the best in the state. As your child grew and began getting more serious about sports, they wanted to transition into truly competitive play. How can you help your child make the move from “just for fun” to a more competitive-based type of play?

One of the many reasons behind sending children to summer camp is the opportunity to reach out and create new friendships. Does it mean sending a child to a camp which is also being attended by one (or more) of the child’s current friends should be discouraged? Absolutely not!

Tennis is a sport of a lifetime, you and your child will enjoy it for years to come. If you are wondering if tennis would be the right fit for your child, here are 5 reasons you should sign your young athlete up for Tennis Camp today!