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SEA Games (part 1): What's up with Malaysia's sport system?

Results for the Malaysian contingent at the Phnom Penh SEA Games highlight the same issues that have plagued Malaysian sport for the past few decades.

May 26 •

Bill Price

Youth sport: Developing proper training habits is more important than setting goals

For youngsters goal setting is not the Holy Grail that many make it out to be. More important to athletic success is forming proper habits.

May 12 •

Bill Price

Canadian Sport for Life Society releases Long Term Development 3.0

The latest edition of the Sport for Life Society's landmark resource recognizes sport and physical activity as "powerful agents for developing…

Apr 28 •

Bill Price

"What's the second best way?"

Memories from my coaching career focus more on personal interaction than high achievement. I suspect this is true of many former coaches.

Apr 14 •

Bill Price

Requiring commitment in youth sports is a terrible idea

Athletes invested in youth sport programs attend more practices and perform better than those forced to participate through idealistic participation…

Mar 31 •

Bill Price

For sport parents: A 30,000 foot view of the youth sport experience

It's easy to miss the big picture of youth sport because we're often overwhelmed with the technical stuff.

Mar 17 •

Bill Price

Pay-for-Play in college sports is now on the table

What was unthinkable just a few years ago is now a possible and reasonable outcome in collegiate sport. However, Olympic sports are on shakier ground…

Mar 3 •

Bill Price

The Sportkid Newsletter

Youth sport programs are integral parts of national sport development. The Sportkid Newsletter dissects issues in youth sports to help keep as many youngsters engaged long enough to make a difference.

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The Mundanity of Excellence Daniel Chambliss (1989) 24pp.

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