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Recognition is Rewarding website educates consumers about the value of awards and recognition program It also has section on Famous Awards.

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Those Participation Trophies Matter More Than You Might Think

09/20/2017

"Can I tell you a secret? Only giving out trophies and awards to our most high-achieving children won’t help anyone; those children are already motivated and naturally talented."

Those Participation Trophies Matter More Than You Might Think Five years ago I would've agreed the trophies were pointless. Now, I am not so sure.

08/11/2017

It’s the start of the school year in many parts of the country and with it, fall sports season. We also want to thank those who entered our “What’s Your Favorite Memory-Making Season” contest for allowing us to use their very memorable season images throughout the last year.
Our winners include:
Amber Jay
Betty Joe Gallagos
Christy Nobles
Carrie Wilkins-Jackson
Carol Diane Cross

Should Kids Get Trophies for Participation?

08/11/2017

Here's a coach who understands the true benefits of acknowledging the contributions of each player. What do you think?
https://blog.teamsnap.com/general-sports/should-kids-get-trophies-for-participation

Should Kids Get Trophies for Participation? I know I’m going to get some flack for this, but I strongly believe that youth sports programs should give kids trophies just for completing a season. Yes, I’ve heard all of the arguments a thousand times as to why we shouldn’t, such as the idea that we are somehow teaching that everyone is the s

'Only A Few Win' Mentality More Dangerous to Kids Than Participation Trophies

08/03/2017

As fall sports begin practice and another school year is just around the corner, this blog from Forbes youth sports writer Bob Cook reminds us all that there is no winner's podium in life.https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobcook/2016/10/09/only-a-few-win-mentality-more-dangerous-to-kids-than-participation-trophies/

'Only A Few Win' Mentality More Dangerous to Kids Than Participation Trophies VideoApparently, we're still arguing over whether giving out trophies to children just for participating in sports is leading to their, and America's, ruination, as Washington State head football coach Mike Leach warned during a Sept. 13 press conference. Three minutes into the video below, you can…

Kobe Bryant has it right: Why participation trophies aren't the worst

07/06/2017

We think we're in love with USA Today's Charles Curtis and, of course, Kobe Bryant for their well-justified support of participation awards.What do you think? Don't forget to vote in the survey at the end of the article.

Kobe Bryant has it right: Why participation trophies aren't the worst Are they really that bad?

07/04/2017

Let Freedom Ring ... happy Fourth of July to all.

Youth Sports Participation Statistics - Statistic Brain

06/29/2017

More than 36 million kids play sports. Check out these stats that show what kids feel about playing sports and those that coach them. http://www.statisticbrain.com/youth-sports-statistics/

Youth Sports Participation Statistics - Statistic Brain Total number of kids who play youth sports by league type

Youth Sports: Still Failing Our Kids - How to Really Fix It

06/22/2017

Many of our followers are youth sports coaches. This new book from Bob Bigelow, former college and NBA player, discusses how to fix challenges in youth sports. Let us know what you think.https://www.amazon.com/Youth-Sports-Still-Failing-Really-ebook/dp/B01G7MOPUU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496885260&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=bob+bigelow%27s+coaching+youth+basketball+the+right+way

Youth Sports: Still Failing Our Kids - How to Really Fix It Bob Bigelow, former college and NBA player, has advocated for youth sports reform for over 25 years, conducting hundreds of community talks, and making numerous conference and media appearances since 1990. He co-authored Just Let the Kids Play (2001), the first book to identify that youth sports ...

06/18/2017

Happy Father's Day to all the men who coach, mentor and guide our young athletes.

06/08/2017

Participation in youth sports, especially baseball and softball, are on the rise.What's your favorite sport?http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/study-shows-youth-baseball-softball-participation-on-the-rise-051817

Study shows youth baseball, softball participation on the rise | FOX Sports The findings show the sports are at the top of the list for 2016

06/02/2017

No matter what sport you coach, running an end of season program for your athletes is a must. Here's a some great tips for running a great end of season program that recognizes the contributions of all athletes. http://bit.ly/2rxA1pe

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Yes, Actually, Kids Should Get Participation Trophies

05/31/2017

Lots of talk recently about participation awards. Here is this story of one mom whose elementary school trophy made for a lifetime of sports participation.What do you think?https://www.popsugar.com/moms/Should-Kids-Get-Participation-Trophies-43515903

Yes, Actually, Kids Should Get Participation Trophies In the fourth grade, which was an impressive and vaguely depressing 23 years ago, my class was spending a week doing show and tell. I'm sure this was supposed

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