Youth SportsWhat are we in for?

Where are we going?

Introduction

• Heather Nance• Insurance Specialist for UNC Charlotte 49ers• Mother of 4

– Daughter 19, Freshman in college Major Athletic Training at ASU– Daughter 16, Volleyball for her school– Daughter 15, Competitive Gymnasts (6 ankle injuries in 3 years)– Son 14, Basketball for his school

• Two Children with EDS which has lead to over 175 stitches.

I have some first hand experience with youth sports and injuries.

Introduction

• Nicole Decristan• Full time student at UNCC• Former youth athlete• I played:Volleyball for a recreational teamSoftball for a school team and recreational teamBasketball for a school and recreational team• I have played sports for about 8 years.

What is there to think about?

• How much is this going to Cost me.• More about the Money. • Ouch, that hurt!• How sports make a better me?• What type of parent are you?• Play time is over, now what?

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And Our Next Destination is?

Tuscana Resort Orlando

Tuscana Resort Orlando

Disney’s Wide World of Sports Map

Dreaming Big in Mooresville

• In 2010 a plan was proposed to build a Baseball field in Mooresville, NC

• The cost to build the park was projected at $20 Million

• The money just was not there to build the park

• So far $1,426,000 is invested in the land• The land will be sold at $35,000 per acre

When it hurts

Cost Relate to Injuries

Benefits

• Where did youth sports get you?• What does “making it” mean to you?• Was the time spent being involved in the sport

worth the injuries/times missed doing other things?

• If you could go back and do everything all over again, would you have still played youth sports?

• What do you want to get out of your college experience playing the sport you play?

Interview Questions for College Athletes

Healthy Me!

• Reduces the risk of osteoporosis• Helps athletes loose weight• Enhances stamina and endurance• Enhances flexibility • Lowers the risk of diabetes• Lowers the risk of high blood pressure

Types of Parents

• The EMT Parent• The Papa-razzi• The Conspirator Parent• The Overly Optimistic Cheerleader• The Stats Dad• The Snack-Nazzi• The Team Mom• The Clueless Coach from the Stands Dad• The Stop, Drop and Roll Parent• The Hot Mom

Parents Going too far

What should you know about how to be a better parent of an athlete.

• IT’s called Youth Sports for a reason.• There is a time and place for

communication with the coach.• Leave the referees alone.• DO NOT be a sideline coach.• Chances are you are not raising a

professional athlete.

What should you know about how to be a better parent of an athlete.

• Follow Age appropriate guidelines. • Mama always says “if you have nothing

nice to say, don’t say anything”.• The out come of the game should not

run your life. • Learn to be a gracious looser.• Lead by example.

• Other job opportunities include:Athletic trainer- $41,600 Coach- $28,340 Fitness Director- $31,090 Sports Photographer- $29,130Physical Therapist- $76,310Sports Event Planner- $45,260Sports Psychologist-$66,810

(“The Top 10 Sports Careers for Non-Athletes”)

What if an Athlete Does Not Make it?

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