Mount Vernon High School

You might think you’re not that sports parent, but what if you are? From criticizing the ref, to coaching and critiquing from the stands, there’s a lot to uncover about how we really show up for our kids. WHY TAKE BACK SPORTS? A growing epidemic in youth sports is the stifling of our children’s enjoyment, growth, and confidence in the very spaces meant to nurture them. When adult behavior brings pressure, criticism, or ego into the game, it disrupts the athlete’s experience, and quietly fuels the steady decline in youth participation. 62% OF CHILDREN AGED 6–12 DO NOT PLAY SPORTS regularly* 11 AVERAGE AGE AT WHICH CHILDREN QUIT SPORTS* 69% OF SPORTS REFEREES BELIEVE SPORTSMANSHIP IS GETTING WORSE* WHAT CAN WE DO? As a parent**, you have the power to be part of the solution. With the right tools and insights, we can take back sports for our kids in ways that build confidence, joy, and respect. Take The Positive Coaching Alliance / ESPN Take Back Sports 6-question quiz in 60 seconds or less—your athlete will thank you! https://positivecoach.org/take-back-sports/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-875HxiVjLN3nEmkBTdrbUdlTTLRDoAIRt2VgYNrB2rnE0vn8w6rz0jiL9QeUAyK6Eq2rjpMWwuHJFvSz3LFNYk7Le9cg&_hsmi=389870702&utm_content=389870702&utm_source=hs_email#parent-quiz