Tag: sports
Opening Day at The K with Kids
Baseball is back, baby! The birds are chirping and the grass is greening, so grab your mitts and caps and fire up the grill...
Guide to the 2022 Winter Games
Less than six months after the closing ceremony in Tokyo, the 2022 Winter Games in Bejing are set to commence in just a few...
Sporting KC: A Truly Great Kansas City Sports Experience
Our family loves sports. Our kids have played multiple sports over the years — baseball, softball, football, soccer, rugby, tennis — you name it,...
“The Bachelor” is My Football
As a non-sports person married to a sports fan, it has sometimes been hard for me to relate to my husband’s affinity for sports....
Best Kansas City Ice Skating and Winter Sports Spots
I don’t know about you, but this long winter of social distancing and also staying inside has been somewhat challenging. So, enter the winter...
High School Athletics and Activities During a Pandemic
Athletics and activities are a big part of many students' high school experiences. With the threat of those being taken away this fall due...
American Ninja Warrior Mom
When was the last time you heard unexpected good news? 2020 has been the year of the unexpected, but unfortunately, most of it hasn’t...
Athletic Trainers Minimize Risk to Athletes
This post is sponsored by National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, my daughter and I had the opportunity to attend the National Athletic...
Why the Chiefs Matter (Even if You’re Not a Football Fan)
I am the first to admit that my Chiefs fandom is probably going to collapse under Serious Fan scrutiny. I was raised in Chicago...
How to Host the Best Chiefs Watch Party
Good things come to those who wait. Yes, they do. After waiting 50 years, we're starring in the Big Game Sunday!
As the city has...
All I Need to Know I Learned from a First Grade...
We so often hear the negative side of youth sports. Trust me, I get it. I’ve seen the overly involved parents living vicariously through...
Lessons from Football Last a Lifetime
Our son, Ryan, is 21 years old. From the time he was old enough to talk he wanted to play football. Tackle football. Ryan hasn’t...
How to Do College Football with Kids and Still Have Fun
I have been attending K-State football games for 30 years. I lived the "greatest turnaround in college football history," attended bowl games, pep rallies, tailgates...
Are We Ruining Youth Sports?
Are we ruining youth sports?
Let’s just cut to the chase: the answer to this question is yes! I played sports for most of my...
Score a Touchdown with the YMCA and Chiefs Flag Football Program
Damien is our middle kiddo and sometimes get lost in the shuffle of five. And with attention deficit disorder, it's hard to get him...
