SPORT REFLECTION #10: The Art of De-escalation
If you have been around youth sports as a parent, spectator, or a coach, chances are you have witnessed some hostile situations. Unfortunately, it makes you very uncomfortable and ruins…
Jeff was born and raised in the Boston area, but he’s happy to call the Treasure Valley his home. He received his Associate of Science from Dean College in Franklin, MA, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Communication from the University of Michigan. He spent many years in the professional sports industry and has also coached youth sports for many years.
If you have been around youth sports as a parent, spectator, or a coach, chances are you have witnessed some hostile situations. Unfortunately, it makes you very uncomfortable and ruins…
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