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Overtime: Big problem in Beacon Falls sports

Thursday, July 8, 2010

A couple weeks ago, CN’s Kenny Morse wrote a superb column on the decline of fun in youth sports (which you can read here if you haven’t yet). Kenny hit the nail in the head in that article when he suggested a reason for the drop-off: Look at some of the adults involved in... »

Thomaston team fields local talent

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

WATERBURY — Around this time of year, I like to travel around the area in the evening and try to catch a baseball game or two. I work my way up and down the Valley to watch Tri-State, American Legion and the occasional youth game. Last weekend, I made my way to Municipal Stadium... »

Morse: Fun in youth sports on the decline

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

What happened to the fun in sports, and especially youth sports? I realize in the field of athletic competition, the desire to compete is fueled by the conquest of victory at all costs. No one plays these games to lose. But every day across America, someone is experiencing the thrill of victory while others... »

 

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