Whether you're a player or coach, and if you realize it or not, our bodies are constantly sending messages. Every movement, expression, and posture communicates something long before we ever speak. How you stand after a play, walk to the sideline, celebrate a win, or carry yourself when you are not in the game tells a story about what is going on inside. It reflects your confidence, focus, and belief in yourself and your team. Your body language is your walking billboard. It

Cue the sarcastic slow clap applause—well done, everyone: me, you, parents, coaches, specialized club organizations, tournament...

As parents of young athletes, and whether we like it or not, we contribute to the epidemic of commercialization in youth sports. As we...