These type parents take their frustrations out verbally and sometimes physically on coaches and referees. Some leagues have gone as far as restricting how much parents or fans can cheer or even make noise because their behavior has gotten out of hand.
Most men and women who coach youth sports teams are volunteers who have gotten little or no training. They're on the sidelines or in the dugout to "help out." Many are good role models who teach the fundamentals of the game and good sportsmanship. But once again, there are coaches who take themselves and their sports way too seriously. These coaches think nothing about berating a referee or one of their own players for a mistake.
How did we as a society get to a point where what are designed to be fun activities are anything but because parents or coaches can't be responsible adults.
That's the topic of the next Radio Smart Talk.
Guests:
Mark Hyman, sports journalist
Marc Shoenfelt, owner, B2B Baseball and Softball Academy
Ron Lewis, longtime baseball umpire and game official, assigns umpires for Mid-Penn Conference
Listen to the show:
Resource Link:
Experts weigh in on what parents can do to make sports safe and fun for young athletes
http://www.parents.com/fun/sports/coaching/taking-the-pressure-out-of-sports/
