“both sides of the bench” and believes it
is a great opportunity for kids to learn
lessons that will last a lifetime.
“I started my blog in 2010 just to
write about kids and life, and it began to
take on a life of its own,”Meredith says.
“My husband had been coaching for
many years and my kids all played sports
from preschool age through college. So
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M
illions of children participate in
team sports. In fact, according
to a study by the Women’s
Sports Foundation, 69 percent
of girls and 75 percent of boys in the
U.S. participate in organized and team
sports.The National Federation of State
High School Associations also cites that
from 2013 to 2014, a record total of
almost 7.8 million students participated
in high school sports—and the number
is on the rise.
ULTIMATE SPORTS MOM
Janis B. Meredith of JBMThinks.com is
an author, freelance writer, blogger and
long-time sports mom and coach’s wife.
She says she sees youth sports from
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