December 2008 Issue

Fundamentals: The Responsible Sports Newsletter
 
Liberty Mutual Championing and Celebrating Responsibility in Youth Sports
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To Excel, Athletes Should Play Other Sports
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One of the most frequently asked questions of the Responsible Sports Team is what our views are on youth athletes specializing in one sport. With so many Responsible Sport Parents gearing up for the winter sports season while fall sports are winding down, this question becomes even more important. So we turned to the experts at Positive Coaching Alliance to help answer this important question.

What we learned might surprise you.

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Star Responsible Coaching Award Nominations Now Open!
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Nominations are now being accepted for the Responsible Coaching Awards! We’re seeking to honor one coach from each state for their exemplary dedication to the development of youth athletes both on and off the field. Nominate a role-model coach from your community to give them the recognition they deserve!
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Star Fall Community Grant Winners Announced Next Week!
Main We’re busy counting certifications and reviewing credits from the Fall 2008 Responsible Sports Community Grant period. Thousands of youth sports organizations and schools competed to earn a $2,500 grant from Liberty Mutual. The twenty winners will be announced in the Community Grant Hall of Fame next week. Check back soon!
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