I had considered pulling today’s item into my most recent mailbag, but I thought the message it sends is much too important to be lost amid all that noise.
Too many parents and guardians have lost sight of what youth sports are all about: the joy of competition, staying fit, learning new skills, having fun with friends, enjoying that the great feeling of winning, and learning that losing is part of the game. Bad behavior from adults at games sets a bad example for our athletes and ruins the game for your fellow fans.
On Thursday Oct. 12, the Webster Youth Sports Council will sponsor an important panel discussion to address that issue.
Titled “Athlete Wellness: A Panel Discussion on the Purpose of Youth Sports ,” the event will begin with a keynote speech by sports psychologist Dr. Craig Cypher, followed by a panel featuring:
- Shawn Strege, Webster Schroeder athletic director
- Brandon Gartland (Schroeder ’16), Oswego men’s basketball player
- Dr. Katherine Rizzone, athletic orthopedic and rehabilitation doctor
- Jay Verna, Webster Recreation fitness coordinator
- Jim Scheible, U of R Women’s basketball coach
- Jeff McCaffrey parent and president of the Youth Sports Council
The panel discussion will begin at 7 p.m. at the Webster Recreation Center, 1350 Chiyoda Dr. Registration is not required and there’s no cost for participants. Free child care for children 18 months and older will be provided.
For more information, visit the Webster Youth Sports Council website and/or the Facebook event page.
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(posted 10/1/2023)
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