Poor kids and sports article from CBS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uneven-playing-field-middle-class-and-poor-kids-are-ditching-youth-sports/?fbclid=IwAR2XTtLMpE_LyEPgHgLi4R4lu-P170CowOMVs5gUnU20NXAzMW-4Jh_UHXE
HBO: The price of youth sports is HUGE
Spending on youth sports this year will top 17 billion dollars, with some families spending $10,000 a year per kid or more. But there is a problem. The price of playing sports has gotten so high that millions of kids can’t keep up. #HBO #RealSports
Spending up to $175 per hour in private coaching!
One hundred and change — count me in!
Seeking partners now
My first set of letters went out to some possible partners today.
Do you want to help?
Links
Grading each other’s character in a team setting
Quote from the article: "There’s no in between."
So, players get "0s" or "1s". Really?
Even in the US political elections, it is stupid to have the votes that we present citizens / voters. Winner take all. Rather, how about percentage voting?
Could be 0 to 1 in .1 steps.
Wondering what are the 20 (?) traits in the survey?
The 20 character traits the program values:
- work ethic,
- confidence,
- respect,
- trust,
- commitment,
- desire to win, and
- desire to improve.
What would you measure and ask about?
Leave your reply in the comments below.
Math Text Book in Japan in advance of 2020 Games
Love this news:
Back in the 80s, we were working on publishing Sports Math Workbooks. Great to see others taking up the topic.
Jeff’s Hot Metal Race video message. Godspeed!
It is great to have neighbors and running mates who have always been greatly respected and appreciated!
Join the strongest team in America. Great invite for those finishing high school
Nice invite from USA Weightlifting.
Learn about the USA Weightlifting Transitional Athlete Program.
USA Weightlifting
On your own workout pointers from T.C.
Spring break means travel for many. Don't slip on your fitness gains from the past weeks. Stay in shape and keep the body moving with these suggested videos when away from the team.