Sniper Skin Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 22, 2019

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It seems that the holiday shopping season starts a little earlier every year. While that may add some more stress to the season for many, for those of us that are sports parents, this could be a very good thing. As our kids grow it's getting more and more difficult to surprise them with something they really want during the holidays. Adults and kids that play sports are particularly picky, not just any generic item will do. They want things that will reflect their personalities and unique interests. When it comes to athletes, it's obviously all about sports! Sports grips make great gifts for the sports fanatics in your life, and we have one to suit just about every need!

Sniper Skin Custom Fit Grips make great gifts under the tree, and fantastic stocking stuffers!

They also make fun birthday gifts, or presents for any occasion. With so many styles and patterns to choose from you're bound to find the one that perfectly suits your athlete. Don't forget about the Coaches and Team gifts! Personalized matching team grips make a fun and unique group gift!

Keeping Kids Motivated After a Sports Injury

Nov 01, 2019

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How To Keep Your Kids Motivated When They Are Recovering From a Sports Injury

When kids incur sports injuries, it can be difficult to keep their outlook positive.

A few years ago my son hurt his patella tendon in football. It was the first play, in the first game of the season. He had spent all summer looking forward to football camp. He practiced hard with his teammates, five grueling days a week for over a month. When the first game was finally upon us, he was more excited than I had seen him be in a very long time.

Just like that his season was over. A full leg cast for eight weeks and crutches was all he had to show for all that work he put into his game. Not only was this painful and uncomfortable on the exterior, but inside his little heart was shattered. As a parent watching my son experience his first ever broken heart was the toughest thing to witness.

For kids that have sat on the bench due to a sports injury, the pain can go far beyond the physical. Their emotions take a toll as well. They are coping with being unable to do something they love. Oftentimes it’s a sport they have participated in for years. Most aren't mature enough to understand that sometimes life throws a curveball, and we must know how to swing.

Some kids become moody, depressed, or act irrationally while they are taking time off from sports after an injury. Naturally, parents worry when their once motivated child suddenly becomes despondent.

How can parents motivate their kids while they are resting from a sports injury? Read More...….

Keeping Kids Motivated After Sports Injury

How To Teach Kids To Lose Gracefully

Jun 19, 2019

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Many will say that you can't enjoy the win, until you have experienced what it's like to lose. Losing is a normal part of life. Learning to lose doesn't always come so easily though. As sports parents, we have seen this play out time and time again. Kids in particular don't tend to take a loss as graciously as they should. It's hard on their tender feelings, and without a good amount of maturity and proper guidance, they won't learn the art of losing skillfully.

Luckily, there are a few practical steps we can take as parents, to ensure that our boys and girls learn how to lose gracefully. Read More...

How To Teach Kids To Lose Gracefully

How To Keep Travel Sports Cost Down

Jun 04, 2019

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It's no secret that youth sports are expensive. Beyond league fees and uniforms, every season parents can spend upwards of thousands, especially when it comes to travel sports. Sports at this level are usually highly competitive, players and parents alike take this very seriously! So much so, that they are willing to make a full financial commitment, season after season. However, any sports parent will tell you, it's not an easy undertaking. Not everyone has the means to pay for their kids' sports. So what can parents do to keep travel sports expenditures down?

How Parents Can Juggle Travel Sports While Working Full-Time

May 21, 2019

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Earning a spot on a travel or club team is a big feat for kids. The rosters are usually made up of the best players, rather than whomever signed up. The commitment expectations for these teams are heavy, but for the most part, players and parents are only happy to oblige. The athletes at this level take their sport seriously and want to do whatever it takes to succeed. Parents pour in the endless hours of travel to and from games and practices. Hold the fundraisers, pack the snacks, make the late dinners, and do all the laundry. ALL of the laundry. Moms and Dads that need or choose to work full time can find keeping up with all of the requirements quite daunting to say the least. Juggling travel sports whilst working full time can be a challenge. How do parents maintain a healthy 'travel sports' work life balance?

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Sniper Skin Holiday Gift Guide

Sniper Skin Custom Fit Grips make great gifts under the tree, and fantastic stocking stuffers!

Keeping Kids Motivated After a Sports Injury

How To Teach Kids To Lose Gracefully

How To Keep Travel Sports Cost Down

How Parents Can Juggle Travel Sports While Working Full-Time

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