Kirk is the author of "Becoming a True Champion: Achieving Athletic Excellence From the Inside Out" (forthcoming publication from Rowman & Littlefield, 2012), and the blog "The Athlete's Sports Experience: Making a Difference." Both his book and blog are written for the purpose of making a difference in the loss of perspective common in youth, high school and collegiate levels of sports.
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November 23 2011Kirk Mango highlights three cornerstones of Sports Parenting for modern times. They are: Ownership, Responsibility, and Accountability. Read More »
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July 7 2011Here's the second installment of Kirk Mango's 9-part sports advice article. Read More »
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June 28 2011Ever watch great athletes perform and wonder how they got to be that good? Whether seeing an Olympic gymnast execute unimaginable movements, watching a skilled basketball player, or viewing a major league baseball pitcher, it has to spark some curiosity as to what attributes these athletes have that create such an opportunity for success. Here's Part I: Read More »
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April 13 2011Learn why coaches and parents should make a conscious effort to place a higher value on the process of working hard as an athlete over the outcomes these efforts may bring. Read More »
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February 22 2011You hear it all the time, "back to the fundamentals". Kirk Mango dives into this topic more, discussing how a strong fundamental platform can lead your youth athlete to their highest level of potential. Read More »
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February 22 2011There are several things to keep in mind in order to facilitate character building in youth sports. Read Kirk Mango's 6 Steps for building character in kids on the field. Read More »
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January 16 2011The "first click". A.K.A, the switch that happens when a youngster participating in an athletic activity actually becomes a player. Kirk Mango discusses how youth athletes move forward with their athletic goals. Read More »
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January 16 2011We all deal with failure and loss. Winning isn't everything. So how do the best athletes in the world deal with a poor performance? Find out. Read More »
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January 16 2011Kirk Mango outlines a plan for skill acquisition and athletic success. Learn why setting goals and achieving them should not be overshadowed by the burden to win. Read More »
Real Moms, Real Kids
This Week's Webisode
In this episode of Become we meet Paula. A single mom with 4 kids, Paula manages to hold down multiple jobs and be there for her kids every step of the way. Whether it's her support in sports or in schoolwork, she knows putting in time with her kids is her number one priority and she wouldn't have it any other way.
As long as he does something that’s from the heart that will make him happy, I’ll be good.
— Yolanda Bunn
Featured Authors
Other featured authors
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Janis Meredith
Sports Parenting Writer
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Kirk Mango
Becoming a True Champion Columnist
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Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter
Performing Edge Coach & Psychologist
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