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From the Field to the Office: Teamwork and the Cancer of Gossip
What lessons from the field prepare our kids for the office? I discuss how modeling strong teamwork and eliminating gossip in youth sports is essential training for future success in the professional workplace.

Shantel Kasper
Oct 26, 20253 min read


Best Eight Weeks of the Year: The Magic of High School Rec Sports
High school sports aren't for every kid, but that doesn't stop them from wanting to play! Discover the pure joy and simple fun of rec sports and why they're key to making sports fun again.

Mike Bergstrom
Oct 19, 20253 min read


In the Blink of an Eye: Cherishing the Time We Have with Our Kids
It goes by in the blink of an eye. As my granddaughters leave youth sports and head into adulthood, I pause to reflect on the parenting journey and the importance of adding joy instead of stress.

Mike Bergstrom
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Thank You for Not Yelling: A Wake-Up Call for Youth Sports Parenting
My daughter’s soccer game ended just like any other, but something happened afterward that made me stop and think about sideline parents and how we treat officials.

Shantel Kasper
Sep 19, 20252 min read


🎉 Announcing the 4th Edition of The Car Ride Home: A Fresh Look at Youth Sports Parenting
The Car Ride Home is back with a refreshed 4th edition. Updated language, refined insights, and a renewed focus on what really matters in youth sports. Author Mike Bergstrom shares practical wisdom and heartfelt stories to help parents support their kids through every game, every loss, and every quiet drive home.

Mike Bergstrom
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Raising Adults: The Life Lessons Learned in Youth Sports
Are we really just raising kids who love sports? Or are we raising adults? Discover how youth sports provides the real-world classroom where kids learn essential life skills like work ethic, resilience, and time management.

Shantel Kasper
Aug 20, 20253 min read


The End of an Era, The Start of a New One
A grandfather's perspective on the fleeting nature of youth sports, reminding us to be present and cherish every moment on and off the field—because it will be over in a blink.

Mike Bergstrom
Aug 15, 20252 min read
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