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Welcome to the home of SYAG Sports
Sachem Youth Advisory Group Inc.
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Sports for Young Kids
Are some sports better than others for very young kids? In some cases, yes.
For instance, it's best to introduce little children to non-contact sports. Baseball and softball have long been favorites for children. Many youth football programs offer flag football or instructional programs, and some basketball programs offer lower rim heights for small kids. If you are coaching little children, make sure each child has developed the basic skills needed for the activity before they begin; and make adjustments when possible so they can be successful.
If parents ask for your opinion, encourage them to listen to what their child tells them. What is he or she interested in? What do they like to do in their free time? Would they rather play alone or in a group? Also consider their physical stature and find out what kinds of size limitations your local organizations may have.
Very young children may prefer a "parent and me" type of program like SYAG Start Smart in which the whole family can get involved.
Whether it is to stay fit or become physically fit, you want the sports experience to help develop a lifetime habit of physical activity. Remember, all children should have fun while playing sports.
Court Allows Accused Player to Play
North Lawndale (Chicago) basketball player Jonathan Mills was accused of cheating on a math test and ruled ineligible to play by the school.
However, Mills' mom, Flora White, took the school to court, and lawyer Oliver Spurlock "had argued that a suspension during the playoffs could endanger Mills scholarship to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and his future basketball career," the Chicago Tribune reported.
Judge Ronald Davis agreed. " 'If the defendants prevent Jonathan Mills from playing in the playoffs, it could cause harm to him and his future,' Davis said in his ruling," according to the Tribune.
The Tribune provides more backgroundon the story. "Math teacher Chris Wolf had Mills take the exam at 6:45 a.m. Feb. 24 with just the two of them in the classroom. Mills said Wolf never left the room during the exam, on which Mills scored a 96. Three days later, Mills said he was called into Principal Robert Karpinski's office and was told his score was changed to a zero because he was suspected of cheating on the exam," the paper reported.
A cheat sheet was found in a garbage can in the class room.
Once ruled eligible by the judge, Mills scored 14 points and had eight rebounds in North Lawndale's victory in a Class 3A sectional semifinal.
From across the country
A recent study involving fourth graders from San Antonio, Texas reveals that one third were obese-twice the national average-even though many actually consumed fewer calories than experts say they needed. The problem was that they lacked nutrients important to burn fat and sugar. The study also blamed the children's sedentary lifestyle with only 11% having acceptable exercise levels. It referred to a Kaiser Family Foundation study which found that children 8 to 18 watched 3 hours of TV each day with additional time spent online, playing video games and watching videos.
Stop MRSA Now!
MRSA is a potentially life threatening antibiotic resistant Staph infection that is becoming increasingly common in community settings like gyms, locker rooms, childcare centers and schools.
In fact:
In 2005 MSRA affected over 90,000 Americans and almost 19,000 died.
The prevalence of community associated MRSA infections is increasing.
Use these 5 steps to help prevent the spread of MRSA.
1. Scrub-Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds or use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
2. Wipe it down-Use a disinfecting bleach solution to wipe down hard surfaces.
3. Cover up-Keep all scrapes and cuts covered with a clean dry bandage until healed.
4. Keep to yourself-Do not share personal items that come into contact with bare skin.
5. Use barriers-Keep a layer of clothing between skin and shared equipment /surfaces. Keep clothes and towels clean.
Rate Our Coaches
You may have noticed a new entry to our menu, Rate the Coach (go to online forms). Here is your chance to tell us what you think of your latest coach's performance and how he/she handled themselves this season. You can also tell us whatever is on your mind and it will be anonymous, unless you wish to include your name and phone number. The best way for us to know our coach's performance level is for you to tell us. If there is a problem that we should know of...well, you know the drill.
SYAG Is Now Certified
SYAG is a chapter member of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA). This volunteer coach training program is designed to sensitize coaches to their responsibilities and hold them accountable to a strict Code of Conduct defined by the NYSCA Coaches Code of Ethics Pledge. A reminder to all certified coaches: You can become certified in another sport for $5 fee.
SYAG Quote of the Week
"Smoking kills. If you're killed you've lost a very important part of your life."
Brooke Shields during an interview to become spokesperson for federal anti-smoking campaign.
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