David Benzel

Providing parents and coaches with positive strategies and tools for building cohesive families and healthy teams. #GrowingChampions

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How hard should you push young kids when it comes to sports? It’s a dilemma for many parents. Article courtesy of Janis B. Meredith @teamsnap https://t.co/uhwxpipqVy

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Is your child constantly comparing themselves to others? Encourage your child—and yourself—to look at where you were in the past, how far you’ve come, and where you hope to be in the future. #TuesdayThoughts #youthsports https://t.co/KzbRFNkrJK

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Youth sports serve many purposes, including developing friendships. Article courtesy of the Spokesman Review. https://t.co/n7OzOH0NDC

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Join me tomorrow night at 9 PM Eastern for my July #webinar, "Develop the leader within your child." Visit my monthly webinar page to learn more and register! #youthsports #parents https://t.co/oAyxI5U3Qy

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Feeling stressed with youth sports? Just remember: Sports are supposed to provide a fun and healthy outlet for our kids—all while teaching them great life lessons. #TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/db9C5QRnfX

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One week until my July #webinar, "Develop the leader within your child." Visit my monthly webinar page to learn more and register! #youthsports https://t.co/oAyxI5U3Qy

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Check out some of the GCFL free resources for sports parenting tips and advice! https://t.co/jwUrizSCug

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It’s never too late to change your child’s sports experience. If you recognize your own patterns in any of these 3 things on my “not-to-do list” then start with small steps to lead your child in a better direction. #youthsports #TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/RMNV73d19Q

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#Coaches play a vital role in #athletes lives — as role models, as teachers, as someone to talk to and as mentors. Here are 5 specific areas that character-focused coaches can influence. Article courtesy of @swimswamnews https://t.co/S1eCwIPJPU

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My most recent monthly #newsletter “Family Traditions Make for Great Sports Memories” went out earlier this week. If you’re not already subscribed, you can do so on my homepage! #sportsparent #coaches https://t.co/wnbxsBvSx2

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Parents can help children understand and interpret their sport experiences, acting as role models of positive and negative behaviours, attitudes and beliefs. So, what makes an exemplary sports parent? Article courtesy of the Winnipeg Free Press. https://t.co/b3SQ7ohBVr

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Do you have the resources to serve your #youthsports athlete properly? Not sure where to start? Check out some of my books for helpful youth sports parenting tips! #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/6wH4skd8fp

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If you’ve been involved in #youthsports for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the alarming statistic that 73% of kids quit by the age of 13. Here are some ways for athletes, coaches, and parents to help reverse the trend. #TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/jZvO7D4hJ7

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My free monthly #webinar will be on Thursday, July 18th at 9 PM! Learn more and register here! #sportsparent https://t.co/oAyxI5U3Qy

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Of course skill matters, but it's your athlete's character that will help them stand out above the rest. Are you spending time with your athlete to make them the whole package? #TuesdayThoughts https://t.co/MwPvu4e6Ba

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"The camaraderie and teamwork needed on a playing field offers lasting lessons on personal responsibility, sportsmanship, goal-setting, and emotional control," says Dr. Steven Cuff. https://t.co/2dGbEQZD5l

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The rise of the Snowplow Sports Parent. "By clearing out every obstacle on their kids’ road to stardom, hyper-involved moms and dads threaten to deprive young athletes of critical life experiences. And they’re driving coaches and agents nuts." @SInow https://t.co/FvybpdUFvO

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Quick reminder: My free June #webinar "Teach Your Child How to Hit a Goal" is tonight at 9:00 PM! See you all there!

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Join me next Thursday at 9:00 PM (eastern) for my free June Webinar "Teach Your Child How to Hit a Goal." https://t.co/oAyxI5U3Qy

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Join me tomorrow night at 9PM for my free June webinar! I hope to see you all there! Registration link: https://t.co/Fsa4CeGIey

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Join me next Thursday at 9:00 PM (eastern) for my free June Webinar "Teach Your Child How to Hit a Goal." https://t.co/oAyxI5U3Qy

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If your child is stuck on a losing team, when is the right time to leave? We'll take a look at the 3 motivations for our children to be involved in sports. And determine if there ARE worthwhile reasons for staying on a losing team. https://t.co/Gj3sPfwWUj