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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December 20 2010The inside on what it really takes to became a great athlete. With reflections from two-time table tennis Olympian Matthew Syed. Read More »
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December 20 2010Effort over talent - why parents should recognize sports participation as a valuable tool to help bolster the possibility of success in many areas of life. Read More »
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November 21 2010Former NCAA Gymnastic Champion Kirk Mango offers tips for guiding your youth athlete to success. Achievement from the bottom - up, an effective and rewarding approach. Read More »
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September 14 2010Keeping athletes engaged over the long term is a matter of core values. Former NCAA Gymnastic Champion Kirk Mango offers perspective into the importance of intrinsic rewards as motivators. Read More »
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June 24 2010How do you help your young athlete define winning? Former NCAA Gymnastic Champion Kirk Mango offers some perspective. Read More »
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April 23 2010Educator, writer and former US Still Rings Gymnastics Champion, Kirk Mango, offers insight into the ever altering youth sports world and the continued need for "fun". Read More »
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February 5 2010Sports blogger, Kirk Mango, shares his Code of A True Champion. Read More »
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January 10 2010Sports blogger, Kirk Mango, offers his take on the benefits of youth sports participation. Read More »
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December 1 2009Sports blogger, Kirk Mango, offers his take on the benefits of youth sports participation. 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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