tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88284922011-10-26T11:14:19.653-04:00Are you involved in a sport organization for kids? If you are a parent, a coach or a volunteer you will be interested in this blog.<br>Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.comBlogger961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-37258703712838369352011-08-20T12:21:00.004-04:002011-08-20T12:53:09.636-04:00

Catch the seventh edition of the Rugby World Cup full event as it happens in New Zealand in 2011, held September 9th through October 23rd. Watch Rugby World Cup

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-37616367672501751072011-08-06T08:34:00.002-04:002011-08-06T08:40:26.629-04:00

by: Clare SwindlehurstOutdoor play equipment makes a brilliant addition to yourbackyard to encourage your kids to get out in the freshair and have some fun. These days most kids want to spendhours in front of the television or their games consolesand it's difficult to encourage them to make exercise partof their daily routine. But with a wooden outdoor playsetyou should find it slightly easier to

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-4728185084491885322010-03-06T09:42:00.003-05:002010-03-06T09:57:50.719-05:00

Recently, I received an email from Alex Chappell proposing some tools for coaches. So I took a look and honestly, there are some very interesting tools there.If you are a coach or a volunteer and need to organize your team activities, you need to take a look also:51 Team Management Tools John Wooden Wished He Had

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-53374324067345195582010-02-08T15:03:00.003-05:002010-02-08T15:15:35.577-05:00

Here is a very interesting book from Mark Hyman that will certainly interest you. Until it Hurts - America's Obsession with Youth Sports and How It Harms Our Kids - is a look at everything that is wrong with youth sports today. It shows how adults are ruining their kids experience by turning youth sports into a high-pressure, big-money enterprise.It is a must read for every parent, coach,

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-23651549375362269092010-02-01T14:31:00.003-05:002010-02-01T14:44:19.715-05:00

Here's a very interesting article I found on the NY Times blog.Phys Ed: Are Sports Drinks Actually Good for Kids?By GRETCHEN REYNOLDSA few summers ago, researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Department of Kinesiology showed up at youth soccer and football camps on the East Coast to study the kids’ drinking habits. What they found was that the young athletes, aged 9-16, didn’t drink

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-39507748713622818552009-02-05T10:17:00.005-05:002009-02-05T10:24:32.075-05:00

Here's a very interesting article sent to me by Jessica Mountjoy. Thanks Jessica.The cold weather outside means all the kids want to play in the snow and go skiing or snowboarding if they find the opportunity. Mark E. Pruzansky, MD - director of the Manhattan-based HandSport Surgery Institute, Attending at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Medical School, and a pioneer in the field of hand and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-80627233335101557862009-01-27T10:50:00.003-05:002009-01-27T10:59:36.623-05:00

Is your child into ballet dancing?I found this very interesting book for young dancers who want to improve their flexibility and stength prior to beginning pointe work. This book is split into four easy stages to work on foot and ankle mobility, foot control, turnout and core strength. Take a look!

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-17668680520816846842009-01-06T11:16:00.004-05:002009-01-06T11:28:28.004-05:00

Canada won its fifth consecutive World Junior Hockey Championship beating Sweden 5-1. This is quite an accomplishment considering that they were 5 seconds away from being eliminated in the semi-final game against Russia. But the kids took note of this game and started strong against Sweden with a goal by P.K. Suban at 0:38 of the first period. They never lost control of the game after this

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-69843271657225274022008-12-28T10:50:00.002-05:002008-12-28T10:55:27.849-05:00

Camps at Mt. Seymour helps four- to seven-year-olds conquer the mini hillsJoanna Habdank, North Shore NewsPublished: Sunday, December 28, 2008The baby of the family has taken her first steps, said the important words, then sentences, and is eager for more challenges.She's ready for the next big first, and on the North Shore that often means skiing or snowboarding lessons.This season Mt. Seymour

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-39133601373102269022008-12-24T16:26:00.001-05:002008-12-24T16:29:39.406-05:00

Copyright © 2008 Nancy RishworthWhy is it important to be flexible? Many people think of flexibility as something that results from a sport or exercise routine, such as yoga, pilates, ballet, gymnastics, etc. But flexibility is an important part of everyday life.Flexibility improves strength and overall good health. When you get more flexible, you will find that you have a greater range of motion

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-79606233653915833102008-11-29T08:48:00.003-05:002008-11-29T08:57:03.956-05:00

Are you coaching a team but need some new and proven drills that will not only help you become a better coach but also improve the development of your team and ultimately win more games? Are you currently taking your coaching license and need high quality easy to use coaching resource to help you? In addition an actual fully qualified coach to help you pass? How do you currently prepare and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-71819175448819557502008-11-06T10:35:00.001-05:002008-11-06T10:38:28.716-05:00

If you are interested in Little League coaching, there is a free webinar on November 18 about Positive Coaching.For information

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-88234346688176469852008-10-30T11:14:00.003-04:002008-10-30T11:22:42.700-04:00

In a 5th game that seems to never end (man, I tought we had crappy weather here up north :-D), the Phillies finally won. Congratulations to Philadelphia for their second MLB Championship! I bet they didn't have any problem keeping the champagne cold ;-)Shop Phillies World Champ Gear at OlympiaSports.net!Shop Phillies World Champ Gear at MCSports.com!

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-61864951409814132152008-10-22T15:59:00.002-04:002008-10-22T16:07:49.875-04:00

If you are coaching volleyball for kids this book can be very interesting for you. In it, you will find a complete set of tools including video instructions, drills, practice plans and audio interviews.The book is called Volleyball Magic.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-35359804856209392052008-10-21T14:27:00.003-04:002008-10-21T14:38:54.955-04:00

Halloween is coming and you are probably looking for costumes for your children. What about Jeff Gordon or Dale Earnhard Jr. Nascar suits? Nascar is having its Halloween Costumes promotion with free 3-days or 2-days shipping.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-28383301130133943752008-09-16T13:33:00.006-04:002008-09-16T14:18:49.318-04:00

Have you ever heard about Chantal Petitclerc? Probably not because she is an athlete who is part of the unfortunately obscure side of the Beijing 2008 Games: the paralympics games. By winning the 1500m, Petitclerc got her fifth gold medal of these games wrapping up a brillant career of 21 olympics medals with 14 of them being gold.Of course, she will never get the media coverage of a Michael

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-7023759994037744382008-08-13T14:51:00.003-04:002008-08-13T14:58:05.804-04:00

Here is a very interesting video from Responsiblesports.com

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-73189580087920110162008-08-13T12:33:00.006-04:002008-08-13T12:46:26.672-04:00

Chinese gymnasts won gold but at what price? Taking the girls away from their parents at 3 years-old with only 1 visit a year allowed and making them olympic champions 13 years later is too much a price to pay at my opinion.Ok, number 5. 5 gold, 5 world records. What else there is to say?"F*** YOU ALL" Well, talk about a sore looser. Sherraine Schalm made a fool of herself after loosing in first

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-12315906680746696912008-08-12T15:48:00.006-04:002008-08-12T22:12:21.985-04:00

Well, we are now at number 3 in Phelps' quest for Mark Spitz record. But the second one was closed! Phelps owes one to Leasac ;-)) Out of the 8 medals, there will be 2 more relays. Let's hope that Michael is having a good relationship with his teamates.How low can you get?Do you know this girl?Of course not because you saw this little girl instead during the opening ceremonies.The real voice

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-66037485236222607572008-08-10T09:57:00.014-04:002008-08-10T10:38:23.823-04:00

One down, 7 to go for Phelps!. Michael Phelps fought off an early challenge from teammate Ryan Lochte to win the race in four minutes 3.84 seconds. That clipped 1.49 seconds off his own world record. And this was suppose to be his toughest one!The defending gold medalist on floor, Kyle Shewfelt, felt short of defending his gold. But considering what he went through, he already has his gold

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-3888118701224296912008-08-08T13:18:00.003-04:002008-08-08T13:44:07.738-04:00

Wow! That's it. The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing have started in the most spectacular way! After seven years of preparations, Beijing vibrates to the rhythm of the Olympics. At exactly 8h08 on August 8, 2008 (China time), kick off of the opening ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad was given in the National Stadium, nicknamed the Bird Nest, in a thunder of fireworks. The ceremony

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-37531475147501728482008-08-06T09:50:00.003-04:002008-08-06T10:36:43.287-04:00

The Summer Olympics always has high motivational appeal. Look at these motivational posters if you want to highlight the talent and inspiration of many of this year’s athletes. Buy at AllPosters.comBuy at AllPosters.comBuy at AllPosters.com

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-61219446309152994492008-07-25T09:54:00.004-04:002008-07-25T10:10:54.386-04:00

This month's issue of Sports Illustrated is about the next Olympic Games in Beijing. They are giving their preview of what will happen. Of course, they are a little bit biased about US performance and some predictions are a little... hmmmm ;-))) But nevertheless it is very well done as usual by the team of Sports IllustratedThey are predicting that US will win the most medals with 121 in front of

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-85090771919923585922008-07-11T09:59:00.003-04:002008-07-11T10:07:06.526-04:00

From All About Kids MagazineDon C. KeenanSome toys can be dangerous for new or untrained users, such as the ever popular skateboards and inline skates. If your child is one of the many with wheels under their feet, consider the following statistics:According to SafeKids.org· In 2002, more than 60,100 children ages 5 to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for skateboard-related injuries.·

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-21217457437971154412008-07-03T11:50:00.003-04:002008-07-03T12:01:23.973-04:00

Beijing Olympics are just over a month away. Gear up by proudly wearing your colors. US Olympic Shop is offering 15% off any orders. Visit the Sports for Kids US Olympic StoreFor US Team gearsFor Canada Team gears

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-75581618527450535252008-06-19T15:04:00.003-04:002008-06-19T15:30:49.415-04:00

by Kevin D. Rolle (Copyright 2008. All rights reserved).Let's delve further along the scary corridors of the mind of the unfortunate victims of 'Raging Golfer's Wife Syndrome'...She wanted to get back to the days of their ‘court’,When only ‘sweet nothings’, his mouth would retort.Not all those ‘useless’ ‘leader board’ reports;Each one only wound up her anger (more tort).She pulled her hair out so

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-39434282091172487082008-06-18T09:50:00.003-04:002008-12-10T00:52:57.685-05:00

When I was young (a long ago ;-)))), I played basketball and hockey. Those were my sports. I also coached high school girls in basketball for 10 years. I grew up with Larry Bird, Robert Parrish, Danny Ainge, 'Tiny' Archibald, and Kevin McHale. I lived the epic confrontations between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, between Robert Parish and Kareem Abdul Jabar. So to see the Celtic bet the crap out

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-41162725417567966082008-06-13T10:38:00.002-04:002008-06-13T10:42:54.780-04:00

by Kevin D. Rolle(Copyright 2008. All rights reserved). Let's continue to observe the 'symptoms' of 'Raging Golfer's Wife Syndrome'....... A few minutes thinking about golf, he often stole. She felt his mind was perched, on some ‘grassy knoll’! To look at her, you saw eyes of ‘burning coal’! But his were shut…as ‘ball dropped in hole’! She figured that if she cooked his ‘fav’; He’d at least pay

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-70269329793889731552008-06-11T14:42:00.003-04:002008-06-11T14:47:32.422-04:00

by Kevin D. Rolle(Copyright 2008. All rights reserved).We all know that fanatical golfers are a different breed from your 'garden variety', 'run-of-the-mill' version.They are obsessed with this sport, and take their devotion to it to an entirely different level. Which usually means a huge investment of time for both playing and watching the game.Which also means little spare time for anything

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-37889440131346909012008-06-10T16:22:00.000-04:002008-06-10T16:25:42.835-04:00

Energy drinks such as Red Bull, Hype, or Guru are increasingly popular among young athletes. Children perceive these drinks as natural and good for health. Unfortunately, parents do also. Very often, I see parents buying these drinks to their kids. This is why this multi-billion dollars industry is targeting more and more young athletes. But what are those energy drinks exactly?These drinks

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-7272755654358589792008-06-03T15:05:00.003-04:002008-12-10T00:52:57.945-05:00

ESPN Shop is having a 3 day, 25% off no minimum sale.Visit the Sports for Kids ESPN Shop to get your coupon code before June 5.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-27374264623217430522008-05-30T22:42:00.006-04:002008-12-10T00:52:58.115-05:00

Footlocker is offering a special sale from June 3 thru June 5. 25% off no minimum.In addition to this sale, for the month of June take 15% off orders of $99.Visit the Sports for Kids Footlocker Store to get your coupon code.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-22012077465543421752008-05-14T15:05:00.003-04:002008-05-14T15:12:25.462-04:00

Reebok is now part of the Sports for Kids Store.You can find footwear, athletic wear and fan gear for your children. And until May 31 2008, you get 10% off on orders over $75 and up to %40 off on special items.Visit the Sports for Kids Reebok StoreSee other specials at the Sports for Kids Store

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-5027763552374496142008-05-12T14:30:00.004-04:002008-05-12T14:39:54.373-04:00

Footlocker is having a big sale on kids athletics shoes. 50% to 70% off on Nike, Adidas and all your child favorite brands.And I have a coupon code for you for free shipping. Just click here to get it.Get more special deals at the Sports for Kids Store

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-46182625051518491152008-05-08T22:15:00.002-04:002008-05-08T22:20:08.568-04:00

The Sports for Kids Store is getting bigger!Right now, you can access the following online stores: AllPosters, Alloy, Amazon, CCS, Champion, Champs, Queensboro, Footlocker, Roots, Tactics, and US Olympic Shop.The Sports for Kids Store gives you all the specials on a single page.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-29001698240553645312008-05-06T14:41:00.004-04:002008-05-06T15:13:40.253-04:00

I read recently in an article that the rate of injuries among young gymnasts is as high as the injury rates in sports considered to be much more dangerous. In fact, the rate of catastrophic injuries seen in gymnastics is actually similar to that of ice hockey.The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, made a study on children 6 to 17 years old treated in United

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-80719635449803122412008-04-30T15:23:00.002-04:002008-04-30T15:27:52.278-04:00

Some parents must prevail inhuman sacrifices to allow their children to caress their dreams or, more simply, practice a sport in which they are excellent.Some parents ruin themselves, others spend all their time to enable their child to train or participate in competitions, some change their job to be more available, and others accept that their children move at the end of World.Is it worth it?

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-82898145910543155442008-04-15T11:34:00.003-04:002009-01-05T11:36:30.369-05:00

The International Olympic Committee harvest today what he has sown this day of July 2001 when, choosing the host city for the 2008 Games, he preferred Beijing to Toronto.At the same time, we could easily predict the increased calls for a boycott of the Games and other forms of protest to the Chinese regime.At the global level, any sporting event, except maybe the World Cup in soccer, does not

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-41881749228311987992008-03-29T12:05:00.002-04:002008-03-29T12:21:24.665-04:00

Let’s face it, in America we idolize our athletes. We pay them exorbitant salaries and elevate them to hero-like status. For our youngsters, the attention we lavish on these individuals leads America’s young people to believe that becoming a professional athlete is the surest way to live the American dream.Often parents, in turn, perpetuate the problem. The notion that an athletic scholarship or

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-5428498589981968592008-03-19T15:51:00.004-04:002008-03-19T16:02:08.231-04:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio (UPI) -- Some 98,000 U.S. high school sports injuries from 2005 to 2007 were related to an action ruled an illegal activity by a referee or official, a study found. Researchers at the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, analyzed data from the 2005 to 2007 National High School Sport-Related Injury Surveillance Study for boys' football, soccer, basketball, wrestling and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-68326564441329868532007-12-26T12:52:00.001-05:002008-03-14T14:45:34.340-04:00

Recently, I read an excellent article in La Presse, a newspaper here in Montreal, written by a former NHL player, Éric Desjardins. Desjardins played with the Montreal Canadians and the Philadelphia Flyers. Since his retirement, last year, he now has the occasion to devote more time to his family, and to follow his son who is at his first years in organized hockey. Here's what he discovered and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-49690540236197472352007-05-15T11:22:00.001-04:002008-03-14T14:46:55.094-04:00

I found something very funny at Arcamax.Whether you're reliving your college days, right in the middle of them, or a devoted sports fan, Girls & Sports will make you laugh every day.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-86416903712271938162007-05-13T18:37:00.000-04:002007-05-13T18:39:25.541-04:00

I know how important moms are for kids in their sports. They spend so much energy cheering for them and helping them practice their favorite sports. So, to all sports moms I wish them a great Mothers Day.Cheers to you!

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-63445987553621074982007-04-09T22:20:00.002-04:002009-01-05T11:36:56.374-05:00

Is your child aggressive, nervous or passive? There is certainly a sport activity which is appropriate to him!Experts will say it to you, sport activity supports the development of the child on the physical and psychological aspects. Here are some suggestions of sports to which you could initiate your child, this summer, according to its temperament.The nervous kid Choose, for him, a sport where

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1167146978911184012006-12-26T10:27:00.000-05:002007-01-03T13:14:03.110-05:00

Happy Holidays! Enjoy more sports activities with your kids in 2007!

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1159022897251621762006-09-23T10:46:00.000-04:002006-09-23T10:48:17.263-04:00

A Canadian study of teenage hockey players finds those with perfectionist tendencies are particularly prone to fits of anger. Researchers at the University of Alberta say youngsters demand much of themselves in response to unrealistic expectations set for them by their parents or coaches. "We found that players run into trouble when their standards are too high," said study co-author Dr. John

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1158287941085774112006-09-14T22:37:00.000-04:002006-09-14T22:39:01.096-04:00

Girl athletes are eight times as likely to injure their knee's anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, than their male counterparts, finds a U.S. study. "With more girls competing in soccer, basketball, gymnastics and volleyball -- sports requiring maneuvers such as jumping and landing, or quick stops and turns -- more cases of ACL injuries are being seen," says Dr. Christopher S. Ahmad, director of

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1156906074753855652006-08-29T22:46:00.000-04:002007-01-15T12:00:00.386-05:00

Q. My 9-year-old son has always been bright and does well in school. He's very competitive -- hates to lose, and still cries when he loses or when things don't go his way. Without being too critical, we're trying to get him to understand that sports are played for fun, and if there's crying involved, then it's no longer fun for anyone. Our son has also developed signs of anxiety about sports and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1156218569146808372006-08-21T23:46:00.000-04:002006-08-21T23:49:29.146-04:00

Thanks to Amazon , I have built a brand new store dedicated to sports & kids. Take a look at the Sports & Kids Store to find books, DVDs, apparels, accessories and pretty much anything you need.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1155477628714369332006-08-13T09:55:00.000-04:002006-08-13T10:00:28.716-04:00

Here's a very interesting article I found in the Arcamax Parents newsletter. It can also applies into your child sport.By: Family First Staff Are you teaching your children skills that will help them excel in life? According to Vicki Caruana's book, Giving Your Child the Excellence Edge, parents have an integral part in how their children succeed -- not only in school, but in their future careers

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1150379206070059512006-06-15T09:01:00.000-04:002006-12-10T12:17:53.000-05:00

The entire planet is actually watching the Mundial 2006. Really? If you are living in USA or in Canada you are probably saying: 'What is he talking about?'Billions of fans around the world are living and breathing at the rythm of the 2006 Soccer World Cup in Germany. 32 teams each with their own superstars. When a team plays, everything stops in this country. For example, in Argentina, schools

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1142050452425430592006-03-10T22:15:00.000-05:002006-05-06T16:21:08.330-04:00

In Torino, when she won gold in her 5000 meters long track speed skating race, Clara Hugues announced that she will be giving $10 000 to the Right to Play foundation. Now what is Right to Play? I thought I would make you discover this wonderful Canadian organisation.Right to Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play as a tool for the development of

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1141955874372402702006-03-09T20:54:00.000-05:002006-03-09T20:57:54.386-05:00

by: Ken KaisermanCongratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers who won the Super Bowl and became champions of the world for a record tying 5th time.It must have been great to hoist the Lombardi Trophy as the hapless Seahawks looked on in defeat. What a bunch of losers falling flat on their face like a baby first learning to walk. Of course, they did finish 2nd best - ahead of the other 30 losing

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1141065818923429222006-02-27T13:14:00.000-05:002006-04-15T16:42:38.423-04:00

That's it! The 2006 Winter Olympic Games are now over with the greatest Canadian performance in history. 24 medals, one short of the COC objective. I told you that there was no reason to panic like the medias did after 5 days ;-) With 24 medals, Canada finishes 5th in the ranking with its 7 gold medals but if we only count the medals, it is the 3rd place behind Germany (29 medals) and USA (25

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1140707741536641452006-02-23T10:10:00.000-05:002006-02-23T10:15:41.550-05:00

No I am not talking about Mike Myer's character in Saturday Night Life but rather the 'fiasco' of the canadian hockey team in Turin. Remember that I told you that Gretzky didn't select the best players for Team Canada? Nevertheless I was still believing that this team was able to win. I was wrong. If these guys play above their head for 2 weeks, they can pull it out. After all, they did it in

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1140622553633719162006-02-22T10:22:00.000-05:002006-02-22T10:35:53.710-05:00

If the 2006 Winter Olympics games end today, Canada will certainly win the 4th place festival ;-) As of today, 9 athletes finished short of a bronze medal.- François Bourque at 0,72 s in Giant slalom- Érik Guay at 0,10 s in Super-G- Kelly VanderBeek at 0,03 s in Super-G- Helen Upperton et Heather Moyse at 0,05 s in 2-place bobsleigh- Marc-André Moreau at 0,68 points in moguls freestyle skiing-

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1140547391223789162006-02-21T10:40:00.000-05:002006-02-21T13:43:11.270-05:00

How things change! In a couple of days, we went from 4 to 14 medals. Now we're talking ;-)Without a surprise, Canada won gold in women ice hockey. The surprise went from their opponents in final. While they were expecting USA, it is Sweden that showed up. Sweden beat the americans 3-2 in penalty shots. Canada won 4-1 in final and USA ended up with the bronze. So what used to be a 2 teams

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1140104784512328712006-02-16T09:26:00.000-05:002006-02-16T10:46:24.590-05:00

Well, only 1 medal in the last 2 days (for a total of 4) and already the medias are panicking and asking questions: did the Canadian Olympic Commitee (COC) put the bar too high with 25 medals?Personally, I don't think there is any reason to panic simply because there are still a lot of events coming and there are not that many deceptions yet in Canadian performances.First, the medal. A bronze in

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1139839843641244372006-02-13T08:39:00.000-05:002006-02-13T09:10:43.703-05:00

Here's a resume of the first 2 days for Canadian athletes.As expected, Jennifer Heil won a gold medal in moguls freestyle skiing.She beat Norvegian Kari Traa and French Sandra Laoura. Other Canadians Kristi Richards, Audrey Robichaud and Stéphanie St-Pierre finished respectively 7th, 8th, and 12th. it is the first time in history that a Canadian women wins olympic gold in freestyle skiing.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1139633372258024102006-02-10T23:26:00.000-05:002006-02-10T23:49:32.340-05:00

There we go. The 2006 Winter Olympic Games are now officially opened. I watched the opening ceremonies with a friend of mine who was in the canadian coaching staff in the 2004 games in Athens. And as he told me: "Mario, you can't realize how big it is until you've been there. At 50 years old, I tought I've seen everything and I didn't believe people telling me how great it is. When you enter the

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1139008433299858892006-02-03T17:58:00.000-05:002006-02-03T18:38:17.936-05:00

The Olympic Games are always a great event in our family. With my wife and my 3 daughters, we become, for 2 weeks, coach potatoes ;-) And with a few days left before the Winter Games of Turin, we are ready. But is it the case with the Canadian team?Let to me present you my small analysis of the Canadian team which will be represented by approximately 200 athletes. In all, 2500 athletes will take

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1137781513298445252006-01-20T13:18:00.000-05:002006-01-22T17:32:07.296-05:00

By: Ken Kaiserman New Year’s day means different things to different people. Certainly, spending time with family and friends and watching some great college bowl games. In our house, a new year also means making resolutions.It started about 15 years ago when my wife and I were on a ski trip together – before kids. It was one of those days in Taos, New Mexico where the snow was coming down so

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1135975281681870442005-12-30T15:31:00.000-05:002006-12-29T12:03:39.700-05:00

By MICHAEL HILL (Associated Press Writer)Associated Press GUILDERLAND, N.Y. - It's cold. The noon sky is gray and the sledding hill is all ice. Dave Hilderbrandt stands at the crest, watching his 8-year-old daughter and her friend gleefully zoom down on their plastic sled.Neither cold nor snow can keep the Hilderbrandts from getting regular exercise."We've been out here in blizzards," said

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1133706796617102082005-12-04T09:30:00.000-05:002005-12-15T04:37:20.490-05:00

If you are looking for gift ideas for your sport fanatic kid, take a look at MgrCentral.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1130557836579145662005-10-28T23:25:00.000-04:002006-02-18T07:29:26.816-05:00

By Meghan VendettoliSource: U-WIRE (U-WIRE) KINGSTON, R.I. -- Rick Wolff, the chairman of the Institute for International Sport's Center for Sports Parenting, spoke about the unreasonable expectations of parents for their children's athletic futures as part of the University of Rhode Island Honors Colloquium Wednesday night.Wolff discussed how sports society has changed since he was a child and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1129411556793225922005-10-15T17:22:00.001-04:002009-01-05T11:35:58.296-05:00

As the NBA wants to institute an off-the-court dress code for their players and as I read the reaction (that some might consider childish) of the players, I was thinking about this issue that is also very delicate in kids sports. I can understand a professional team owner that pays his players millions of dollars wanting them to give a proper image of his team. But what are the reason behind

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1127674595667194452005-09-25T14:06:00.000-04:002006-01-30T02:01:00.800-05:00

Recently, in Montreal, 6 players of the McGill University football team were suspended by their coach after a rookies initiation night. I will spear you the details of the ritual (after all, it is a family oriented blog :-D) but let's just say that it involves a broom stick and a part of the human anatomy where the sun never shines. It seems that this ritual was taking place every years but this

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1127015311549826342005-09-17T23:38:00.000-04:002006-01-20T05:56:37.866-05:00

Now that the training camps are started, that Sydney Crosby, the #1 draft pick, is already impressing his new teamates and coaches, and that the pre-season games are starting this week-end, one question needs to be asked: did you missed hockey?Of course the question is directed to the hockey fans or former hockey fans, not the ones that never liked this sport in the first place ;-)The reason I am

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1125627842136245562005-09-01T22:16:00.000-04:002005-11-26T18:12:45.383-05:00

NBA Finals, Game 7...Your team is down one point...One second left... A foul and two free throws coming... Who do you want at the charity stripe? Of course, we’d like to have a Reggie Miller or a Larry Bird or even better Michael Jordan at the line to sink those crucial shots. Chances are, though, they’re not on your team. So now what? It’s up to you! So how do you build the skill and

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1124743021660435392005-08-22T16:11:00.000-04:002005-08-25T23:11:30.563-04:00

Last saturday, my 5-years old daughter had her last soccer game. She started playing this summer and playing is exactly the right word. A bunch of girls and boys with 2 different shirts color (I wonder why since they try to kick the balloon no matter who has it :-D) running and kicking the balloon up and down the field and across the posts of the goal. Usually the game score is 1 zillion to 1

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1124475362969874322005-08-19T12:03:00.000-04:002005-08-19T23:54:14.093-04:00

A nice article that I found on Memories of a sports junkie a blog from Rob Gehring. Rob is also the owner of 10khits4unow.com. So let's share Rob's little leagues memories.------------------The dog days of August are here, and for Little League Baseball;things are wrapping up. My son Jake has his awards picnic atthe end of the month....brings back some memories.(Cue Field of dreams music.......

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1122563910895608382005-07-28T11:07:00.000-04:002006-02-22T20:33:32.196-05:00

The 2005 FINA Championships are now over and it was quite a success. Yes they are announcing a preliminary loss of 4 millions dollars with 160 000 tickets sold out of the 210 000. But we should consider that on January 19 of this year, the original organization was going nowhere and FINA removed the games from Montreal and was considering giving them to Barcelona, Athens, or Munich. People

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1121572132678898452005-07-16T23:15:00.000-04:002005-07-16T23:48:52.700-04:00

My hometown, Montreal, is hosting the world championships of aquatic sports. 5 sports: diving, swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, and wild water swimming. This is the biggest sport event here since the 1976 Olympic Games. I am saying this because I just witnessed the incredibly great opening ceremonies and I said to myself "Wow, this is material for my blog readers" :-)The opening

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1121371643265130292005-07-14T16:05:00.000-04:002005-07-14T16:07:23.270-04:00

Your young daughter is doing cartwheels in her room and already broke 3 lamps?She's using your new sofa as a trampoline? Your young boy is kicking the soccer ball on the house wall and it cost you a bay window? Or you are just a parent who thinks that sport is a good thing for young children?Whatever the reason is, you are now faced with helping your daughter or son make some important decisions.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1117478334540764032005-05-30T14:17:00.001-04:002009-01-05T11:39:36.076-05:00

Are you ready to cheat to win? Are you those which believe that the end justifies the means and that it is necessary to do everything to win? I am not talking about the use of steroids or any other illegal act. No, I am talking about the small cheating that we make and which, sometimes, seems to be part of the game. Indeed, who never gave a small kick on its golf ball or 'forgot' to count a

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1117045079943223102005-05-25T14:06:00.000-04:002005-05-25T14:20:10.416-04:00

In January, I wrote an article about the danger of parents becoming agents for their kids. Well take a look at this pathetic father & sun story and you will get exactly the picture.Thanks to the owner of Grouchy Golf blog for showing me this article.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1116777145446360532005-05-22T11:50:00.001-04:002009-01-05T11:34:01.363-05:00

In my many years of involvement in sports, very often I noticed what I call 'mixed feelings' from parents. You know, the 'good news - bad news' feelings.Good news! Your boy made the cut for the elite soccer team.Bad news! He's going to play against teams from out of town and it will cost you a lot of money.Or this one that just happened to me a few days ago:Good news! Your daughter just

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1113796429821219582005-04-17T23:50:00.000-04:002006-03-13T04:16:31.180-05:00

Summer is around the corner and it is already time to choose a summer camp for your kids for this year.Your child loves to practice a sport? Why not send him or her to a specialized camp in this sport? If it is for serious training and improvement, for initiation, or just for fun, you will certainly be able to fill your needs. But there are some important things to look for before choosing a camp

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1110858729856311072005-03-14T20:35:00.000-05:002005-12-17T17:12:02.606-05:00

Hi all Sports & Kids readers.Mario's corner will be the place where I will be answering (or at least try to answer) all your questions about kids related sports. It could be a question concerning an organization you are involved in. Or maybe a question concerning your own kid. Whatever it is, just send it to me and I will post it here with answers and/or comments. But what is best is that, all of

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1109980298149855512005-03-04T18:49:00.000-05:002005-03-04T18:51:38.153-05:00

By Paul Woody Source: Richmond Times-DispatchWhen it comes to the care and feeding of young athletes, the questions that parents and coaches always must ask are, "How much is enough? How much is too much? Who is success more important to, the parent or the child?" We live in an age of specialization, and an unfortunate result is that athletes make decisions to specialize in one sport early in

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1107542767295950502005-02-04T13:10:00.000-05:002005-12-02T14:21:52.813-05:00

I just received that from Sports Quebec which is a governmental body here in Quebec and I thought I should share it with you because this is applicable everywhere in the world. It is a new ethical code for parents that is sent to all youth sports organizations. Here goes: Recognizing that: - sport has a formidable contribution potential to health, balance and development of the person - the

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1106761678806691852005-01-26T13:32:00.000-05:002006-02-22T19:29:42.776-05:00

Last week-end, my daughter got her first approach from the coaching staff of a university to consider joining their gymnastic team in the NCAA and as I was talking to the coaches, I had this thought about parents acting as agents or managers for there own kids. Of course, my daughter is not in a situation that she will need an agent. She will only receive a scholarship and, I suppose, that she

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1105675122873251212005-01-13T22:41:00.000-05:002007-01-15T10:30:19.673-05:00

By BOB CONDOR SPECIAL TO THE POST-INTELLIGENCER The young gymnast and her mother were sitting across from Dr. Gregory Schmale at Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle. There was no easy way for Schmale to give his news. He talked directly to the 12-year-old girl. Your body is not cut out for gymnastics, Schmale said. The most recent injury to the girl's wrist was severe enough to

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1103777254020629042004-12-22T23:40:00.000-05:002006-03-15T10:38:20.670-05:00

Bicycle Safety is very important and should be a priority for most families. One of the highlights for most of us is the memory of our bikes. I can remember sharing in the excitement when my daughter received her very first bike and learned to ride it with training wheels in our driveway. I also fondly recall when we took off the training wheels for her first solo ride and I participated by

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1103309410285204492004-12-17T13:43:00.000-05:002004-12-17T13:50:10.286-05:00

Your sports-loving children may not be Olympic or professional athletes, but that doesn't mean they aren't at risk for getting hurt. Participation in any sport, whether it's recreational bike riding or peewee football, teaches children to stretch their limits and learn the value of sportsmanship and discipline. However, any sport that your child participates in carries the potential for injury.

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1101761027740166502004-11-29T15:41:00.000-05:002006-01-30T01:42:10.693-05:00

Every non-profit organization needs volunteers. In fact, they are essentials to the survival of the organization. Whether they are coaches, administrators, or helpers for a special event or tournament you need to be able to manage these persons. Even if they are volunteers, you still need them to do their job properly because they are the image of your organization. They have to offer the quality

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1099950305961481912004-11-08T16:41:00.000-05:002004-11-08T16:45:05.960-05:00

Looking for party ideas for your child’s birthday? Why not check with your local sports club? There is a new trend with clubs that are offering birthday parties in addition to their regular activities. For them it is a nice extra source of revenues and quite easy to organize since they already have the staff, the local, and the equipments. For parents, it is an easy way to throw a party with

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098713370162992072004-10-25T09:46:00.000-04:002006-01-28T03:26:43.146-05:00

As for a lot of people, you probably witnessed or at least heard about the incredible comeback made by the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees in the American League finales. After loosing the first 3 games and mostly after loosing 19-5 in the third game, they managed to win the last 4 games. We can analyse this serie on all sides: did the Soxs win or did the Yankees loose? But this is not

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098416572698570562004-10-21T23:37:00.000-04:002006-07-05T09:35:35.376-04:00

Fall is in and school as started. And with school comes homework. Add this to the sport activities of your kids and the fact that there are still only 24 hours per day and you come to the conclusion that you need to cut off some of the activities. Believe me, I also had that thought. DO NOT GIVE UP THAT EASY! I truly believe that busy kids are also well organized kids and are usually more

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098494033930539852004-09-04T21:11:00.000-04:002006-02-22T21:07:24.426-05:00

It is fall and for a lot of sports organizations this is the time to start fundraising campaigns. During all my volunteer years, I did a lot, and I mean a lot of fundraising campaigns. I got to develop a method that I would like to share with you. There is no magic formula for a successful campaign but you will put all the chances on your side if you are well prepared. Here are 6 steps for proper

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098493860686174612004-09-04T21:09:00.000-04:002004-10-22T21:11:00.686-04:00

So, did you watch the Olympics? Yeah, ok, Canadians didn't do very well but what can I say; there is no money invested in sports here. So we got what we deserved. But eh, we beat Michael Phelps by 4 medals ;-)))) But he won 3 gold more than us ;-( It was great games with memorable moments... and not so memorable others ;-) What about Paul Hamm's incredible comeback in the all-around final in

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098493658257492422004-07-30T21:06:00.000-04:002006-04-27T02:44:23.826-04:00

The Power of Visualization Professional athletes and other highly successful people use the power of visualization technique on a regular basis. Why? Results of a 20-year study of the effects of visualization on results revealed an amazing discovery. Humans see pictures on the screen of the mind when thoughts are being processed; i.e. when they think of things. For example, if a person, let’s

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098493544621129662004-07-30T21:03:00.000-04:002004-10-22T21:05:44.620-04:00

We are a few weeks away from the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens. I love the Olympics. I love the happening that it creates. Sports bring people together and the Olympics are the summon of those reunions. Who would thought, a few years ago that Afghanistan would have an Olympic team? Who would thought that Iran women would compete in the Olympics? What is noticeable about the Olympics is the

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098493320374178132004-06-18T20:57:00.001-04:002009-01-05T11:35:07.788-05:00

Today, I will talk to you about the thin line between pushing too much and teaching perseverance with your kids.At first, let me make it clear: you should never force children to practice a sport or an activity that they don't like neither to force them to go beyond where they are willing to go.Sounds obvious like that but it is scary how many parents I saw in my career that where seeing their

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098493001225581102004-05-22T20:52:00.000-04:002004-10-22T20:56:41.226-04:00

Here's a fun article I read a couple of years ago in Sports Illustrated for Kids. I found it very amusing and yet so true. So here goes: TEN THINGS PARENTS DON'T GET ABOUT KIDS AND SPORTS You may not want to hear this but...most kids have a lot to say about their parents ' involvement in their sports lives, especially what they don't like about it. Here is our Top 10 list of kids' advice for

Mario Campeaunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8828492.post-1098492711457656392004-05-22T20:50:00.000-04:002006-02-04T14:10:54.206-05:00

This is a very exciting moment for me because I will have the occasion, for a long time I hope, to share with you my passion. But first, let me introduce myself. My name is Mario Campeau. I live in Canada and I am involved in sports organizations for kids since 1979. At that time, I was finishing college where I was playing basketball. Not good enough to play University, I started coaching to

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