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Show Vernal Expren Wednesday, August 5, 1992 17 by Dr. Val Farmer Kids and competition: So far so good 1 v. Our twelve-year-old son completed complet-ed his spring soccer and Little League baseball seasons. Before that it was basketball, and before that it was midget football and fall soccer. He has a morning paper route, plays the piano and cello, and belongs to Boy Scouts. He has been a good student in school. So far so good. Somehow he managed to do it all. He is finding out what he likes. Unfortunately, there have been a few conflicts between games, practices, prac-tices, campouts and concerts. It was a bit much at times, but it sure kept him and us busy. Next year, he'll have to make some hard choices. Even he is starting to realize that I appreciate the attitudes and sacrifices sac-rifices of the coaches. They give a lot of time and energy to their coaching. Except for basketball, a school program, the coaches were volunteers. Most had their sons participating par-ticipating on their team. They are dedicated fathers. As I've observed the coaches and watched the games, I appreciate it when: Coaches take an interest in my son, learn his personality and work with him on developing his skills. The language of the coach is respectful re-spectful and considerate. My son works hard, practices and gets personalized attention through good coaching. Games are won or lost in practice. My son learns the discipline of playing within the rules, practices his skills and applies what he knows in a game. The coaches know how to help their players accept defeat and put winning and losing in perspective. Winning isn't everything. Coaches give encouragement and support to players after a bad play or a strikeout. Every child gets a chance to shine and to develop their skills over a season. Playing time is important im-portant I like it when coaches rotate players to give lesser skilled players a chance to play. It is hard to learn on the bench. Players are encouraged to be good sports and shrug off an unfavorable unfa-vorable call by an official. The sportsmanship of the coach rubs off on the players. Parents get to know the names of the teammates and shout encouragement encourage-ment or applaud good play. It is nice to hear other people rooting for your child. It's fun to cheer for their child. I like it when brothers and sisters, grandparents and friends come to cheer on the team. There is a good feeling in the stands, win or lose. I like the feeling of closeness that comes when players play well together to-gether as a team. I like the feeling my son gets from winning. I also know that when he has been on a losing team, he enjoys the game and is glad to participate. Just playing the game is fun. I wonder if the innocent days of sports for our son are about over. Dr. Richard Hanson, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at North Dakota State University, a former professional football player and a high school and college official, offi-cial, gives talks on "Kids and Competition." He makes the following follow-ing points on why athletics stop being be-ing fun for children and youth. 1. An overemphasis on winning. The games are not as important as the experience the children have in playing the games. Dr. Hanson cites a study of 10,000 children between the ages of 10 to 18. The number one reason why youth stop playing organized sports is that, "It's no fun." The youth ranked "winning" 13th as a reason why sports are important im-portant to them. The game is fun when it is treated as a game and only a game. Then kids don't carry the extra burden of trying to measure up to unrealistic expectations or the pressure of winning. win-ning. Over zealous coaches and parents par-ents take the fun out of the game. Hanson is quick to point out that teams that arc having fun also win more of their games. It is fun to make a good play, to have skills that show up in the game. 2..The "Varsity" syndrome. Only a few players draw the resources and attention of the coaches. The athletes ath-letes stuck on the bench aren't having hav-ing as much fun as those who actually actu-ally participate. 3. Intrusive parents. These are over involved parents who are living liv-ing their lives through their children's chil-dren's achievements. They are the ones who criticize coaches, humiliate humili-ate or harass their child over an inferior in-ferior performance, compare scores and players, and berate officials, opposing op-posing players and fans. They tend to over estimate their child's ability and put pressure on their child to succeed. Children need to choose to play for themselves and not because of outside pressure. If it is their game and the parents stay in a supportobserver supportob-server role, then it is OK. 4. Arrogant attitudes. Dr. Hanson sees more and more prima-donnas who taunt and mock opponents, have overblown tantrums of officials' offi-cials' judgments and feel they are too good to make mistakes. Coaches and parents can nip these attitudes in the bud so young athletes don't feel immune to their own humanity and the humanity of others. Coaches and parents can do a lot to insure a competitive environment that contributes to the emotional and physical health of young athletes. ath-letes. Unfortunately, it can work the other way. When it comes to my son, so far so good. I hope what comes next can be just as good. yi' FIRST YEAR D.A.R.E. graduates walked, rode The D.A.R.E. demolition car will compete in and cheered their instructors, Officer Pat Eden Friday night's demoliton derby at the Fair. Eden (driving) of the Vernal City Police Department and and Squires say they are looking forward to Trooper Keith Squires (not shown), of UHP, on starting the 17-week course for Uintah District as they prepare for the upcoming school year, tifth grade students after school starts this year. I CPS ml I - fl ' V If 1 If i ' x f l 1 v" ill " - U ; C? virSn- i" raN4-, Ifr I ' " lilj O - ,' . ill fx ttiM-t',''Ti' X ! II ' u ' y v f -"-v,V.. i 'tjtojf.sw iv -o ,- ? -2k' ? U Vf jJ Photo by Melanie Morrison. NATIONAL SHOOTING experts, (rear) Kam Lawson, Caleb Morton; (front) Jed Angus and Levi Reed display their firearms and plaque re ceived from the NRA youth Hunter Education Challenge in Raton, N.M. The boys represent-edthe represent-edthe state of Utah in the competition. Local youths place second in national huter shoot Four local boys placed second overall during the NRA youth Hunter Education Challenge in Raton, N.M. last weekend. The boys qualified to represent Utah in the national shoot when they placed first during the Utah state shoot earlier ear-lier this spring. The boys, Levi Reed, Jed Angus, Kam Lawson and Caleb Morton competed in eight events: archery, shotgun, .22 rifle, muzzle loader, hunter written exam, wildlife identification, identi-fication, hunter safety trail and orienteering. ori-enteering. They participated in the junior, ages 12 to 14 division. The Utah team placed in four of the eight events. Results of the national shoot were: first place in archery, hunter exam and hunter safety trail; and third place in muzzleloading. These results re-sults earned them the title of the "number two junior team in the NRA YHEC North American event." There were 16 states represented and at least two Canadian providences, provi-dences, with a total of 361 participants. partici-pants. Some states sent up to six teams to compete in both junior and senior divisions. The boys also placed on an individual indi-vidual level. Reed placed in two events: second in archery and third in .22 rifle, with above average scores in the other events, placing him in the number two position overall individually. During their slack time, the boys enjoyed other special events such as a taxidermy demonstration, bow hunting, archery and reloading seminars. sem-inars. They were also treated to a handgun silhouette, air gun shooting and the Cherokee Run (throwing tomahawks and knives, firing a muzzleloader and building a fire using us-ing flint and steel in a timed event). Reed said, "We really enjoyed going go-ing to nationals and are looking forward for-ward to next year's shoot." He will move up to the senior division next year. Only one boy in the senior division di-vision scored higher than Reed during dur-ing the state shoot. The Junior Utah team's coach was Cliff Reed, Levi's father. The boys earned the money to travel to the national tournament with the help of various sponsors and member of their families. GREGORY E. JOCIIEMS, M.D. VERNAL PEDIATRICIAN 175 North 100 West, STE. 202 Providing: Prenatal consultation Newborn care Toddler and child exams Most adolescent services School physicals, Scout physicals Accepting new patients, most insurances. Affiliated with Ashley Valley Medical Center. Call 801-789-1 736 for appointments 'jt' ' gfr ssvf Kylie Hardinger Shane' Sanchez Kingsbury Community Church "The well rounded" J Methodist, Disciples of Christ, American Baptist, r2 United Church of Christ, etc. Sunday School: 9:30 Worship Services: 11:00 1st N. 1st E., Vernal Phone: 789-3749 Sara Sanchez Emarie Winters Congratulations Congratulations go to the following follow-ing babies for passing their first milestone. Kylie Hardinger, daughter of Kyle and Lisa Hardinger; birthday July 31. 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