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Char Polanosky (charp)

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charp's Favorite Sports:

Swim, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Summer Games

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Sports Girls Play

Tips and resources for raising a happy, healthy athlete.

Girls Soccer Second Only to Football in Concussion Numbers
The numbers are staggering and heartbreaking – girls soccer players are treated for so many concussions each year that they are second only to football among youth athletes. A concussion is a brain injury and the easiest way I can explain it is if y...[Read on]
Who Will Make The USA Gymnastics Olympic Team in 2012?
The question as to which gymnasts will be on the 2012 Olympic team for the USA is still to be decided – with Visa National Championships and the Olympic Trials still weeks away – however, if you take a look at the album USA Gymnastics recently...[Read on]
Sports Injuries Happen – Tips for Sports Parents
If you have kids who play sports, here is a word of advice I have for you – never leave the house without your insurance card! All joking aside, whether you have kids playing sports or not, you really to be prepared for a trip to the Emergency Room ...[Read on]
Canadian Rookie Maude-Aimée LeBlanc Ready For Kia Classic
Maude-Aimée LeBlanc, a Montreal native, is gearing up for her second tournament as an LPGA rookie today in the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, Calif. She is one of only two Canadian rookies on the LPGA tour this year. But she took a decidedly American ro...[Read on]
Hey Sports Parents! Give New Coaches A Chance
Yesterday was the first day of spring field hockey practice for my 10 year old and she was so excited, she could hardly stand it! She had her new cleats on, new field hockey bag with sticks, ball and mouth guard ready to go. As we pull in to the parking...[Read on]
Gabby Douglas: The Real Star of the AT&T American Cup
Going into this past weekend’s AT&T American Cup all eyes were on Jordyn Wieber – you know, 2012′s “IT” girl according to the media – but by the end of the meet all you could hear was the name Gabby Douglas. Why? ...[Read on]
Gymnastics Alert – 2012 AT&T American Cup
As far as I am concerned, the run up to the Olympics in gymnastics starts this weekend at the 2012 AT&T American Cup gymnastics competition. The American Cup – which has had many sponsors over the years from McDonalds to Visa and more – is...[Read on]
March Into Tennis
It is going to be 70 degrees today which means the kids are going to want to be outside after school – guaranteed! With the warmer weather, kids across the country are ready to get out and play in the sunshine again. If your child is looking for som...[Read on]
Tips for Keeping Your Athlete Healthy This Winter
Once the winter months hit and cold and flu season are at their peak, how to you keep your athletes healthy and ready to play? The truth is no level of vigilance and preparation will guarantee your child will not get sick two days before the championship ...[Read on]
The End of an Era: When a Child Abandons a Sport
This is a guest post by Laura Amann My days of gymnastics are over. So are my long hours at the gym. My nervousness and anxiety. It’s all in the past. No more ponytails woven with ribbons, no more glitter spray, no more bleacher analysis. My daught...[Read on]

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