The world of youth sports can be incredibly taxing. Strenuous practices, hefty investments and increasingly selective teams can add up to parents pushing their kids to the brink. We speak with Rich Cohen, a longtime hockey dad, about the modern pressures of competitive sports and why some parents seem to end up caring more about winning than their child does.
Guest:
- Rich Cohen, hockey parent, author, Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent
While it’s great to show support and enthusiasm as parents, this drive to win can become all-consuming. You may be familiar with the mom or dad hovering on the sidelines and yelling at their child or the referee, and in the moment, thought – What is wrong with that person?
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