The Athlete's Sports Experience: Making A Difference

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Kirk Mango

Making a difference in the loss of perspective and "winning at all costs" attitudes so prevalent at many levels of sports. Come see what "The Athlete's Experience" is all about!!!

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  Kirk Mango

  1 week, 4 days ago

  Great comment Coach Pickles. As a parent of athletes who have gone through the gamut of our youth sports culture, ...
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  Coach Pickles' Jelly Bean Sports

  2 weeks, 1 day ago

  In the 1930’s, youth sports was scrutinized for the potentially harmful psychological effects of competition on children. Early in ...
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  Kirk Mango

  April 18, 2012 at 12:00 am

  Thanks so much Carrie. Sometimes hard work does pay off, :-)!!!
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  Carrie Goldman

  April 18, 2012 at 12:00 am

  Congratulations, Kirk! So happy for you! What a huge accomplishment!
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  Kirk Mango

  March 29, 2012 at 12:00 am

  In reply to Joel Anderson:
  Very true Joel. And I do, do inspirational speaking for athletes, coaches, and parents. Should probably bring Brie with me ...
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