This week, my question to coaches was: Are kids too entitled in youth sports and if so, who’s to blame? I asked this question because I have written a column about my observations as a reporter, referee and parent and was curious about how others felt. Here are some of the responses that I received.
Making the transition from high school to college can be an intimidating endeavor. Lady Eagle basketball players Jaydn Hoover, Destiny Long and Monay Galloway all recently signed their letter of intent to play basketball at Bluefield State College in West Virginia, making their transition to the next level a little easier.
All-star level players in the NBA continue to drop like flies during these playoffs. I am not sure if it’s the condensed season schedule, if it was the shortened offseason, or if it’s just plain coincidence, but one thing is for sure and that is these injuries have to be a concern for the league.
Coaches: In their own words
Athletes’ poor work ethic challenges coaches
Starting a podcast is the new wave. Nowadays you can find a podcast that covers just about any topic known to man. Fortunately for local listeners, three African American young men have started the “Pick a Side” (PAS) podcast that covers a multitude of topics like sports, education, politics and more that affect the Black community.
12-team college football playoff is on its way
Local youth football teams takes third place at national tournament
