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Too Many Kids Leave Sports Because Of The Car Ride Home

In this video, a PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) expert shares that when people are asked what their worst memory is about youth sports, most respond that it is the ride home from the game.

Kids are physically and emotionally exhausted, yet parents want to make the car ride home a "teachable moment." It is actually one of the least teachable moments. He advises that parents let their child drive the conversation. If they want to talk about the game, let them talk, but do not be the one forcing the conversation.

The ride home can begin to take the joy out of playing youth sports for many kids if handled poorly.

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