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Celebrating Our Community Sports

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FULLY COMMITTED These Cherokee Chiefs Have Committed to Their Colleges p. 24

POLITICS in Youth Sports p. 8

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Contents Features 4 Niederberger Set to

Lead the Chiefs

8 Politics in Youth Sports 24 On the Cover: Fully Committed 26

igh School or AAU H What about Both?

he Camaro, The Track, The Cherokee T High School Racing Association

Sports and Prescription Drugs

Letters of Intent

41 Go Team, Go!

Cheerleading 101

Departments 6 Middle School MVPs

Coaches’ Picks - Boys and Girls Basketball

Expert Advice

Scoliosis in Sports: “Can My Child Play?”

17 Sports Unity Profiles 34

Where Are They Now?

Chris Henderson

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Crossing the Line

ost of us involved in youth sports are competitive. We cheer and want the best for our kids. When does being a competitive parent go too far? Losing friendships. Internally rooting against someone else's child on the same team in the hopes it promotes ours. I know sports and being competitive go hand and hand, but there needs to be a line we don't cross. It's not the child's fault that the coach is playing him more than your child, no more than it is the high-priced athlete's fault that gets paid millions, who we feel is not worth it. It's the people in charge making the decisions. No one would turn the money down and say they don't deserve it! So why do we sit around and talk about kids because the coach chooses them? I'm not saying some of the talk is not accurate, but what's the point? First off, it's someone else's child, and none of us would want that for our children. I've seen so many adult friendships ruined over youth sports because of the destructive talk about each other's child's playing ability. Is it really worth it? I'm not talking daddy ball, which is a whole different issue. I'm talking about at the school and club team levels. Everyone starts out happy that they made the same team. Next thing you know, the frustrations kick in, which leads to whispers and criticism of others, including our own friend's kids. The youth sports cycle goes so fast. Why ruin good friendships when we will still be in this town long after the games end? We all feel like we want our kids to have the most opportunities to succeed and sometimes feel like our athlete is better than the ones playing over them. It may be true. We just have to be mindful of verbally killing other kids and letting frustration ruin our friendships over something that at the end of the day will mean nothing. We all have done it, but maybe we shouldn't. Plus, we've all heard the saying that cream rises to the top, so normally, if you're patient, things work out anyway. Will Stith, Co-Owner

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Winter Sports Recaps 10 Swimming 20 Ice Hockey 14 Boys Basketball 32 Wrestling 18 Girls Basketball Spring 2017

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Niederberger Set to Lead the Chiefs By Ed Benkin

eff Niederberger hardly seems in need of an adjustment period. After serving as an assistant coach for the boys lacrosse team at Cherokee, Niederberger is in his first season as head coach of the girls squad. There are differences in the girls game along with the obvious transition from assistant to head coach. Niederberger appears to be more than ready. “I was an assistant coach to the girls team 12 years ago,” said Niederberger. “So I did coach girls lacrosse at Cherokee first before I became an assistant coach for the boys. I have young kids that play the game for MRC, and I’ve coached their teams for the last five years.” Niederberger appears to be the perfect fit for a Cherokee squad, which hopes to get back 4

into contention this season. For any sport, there are adjustments to be made by both a new coach and the players. Niederberger elected to stick to the basics during the first days of workouts. “The first thing was getting to know all of our players,” said Niederberger. “We have six coaches on our staff, and four of the six new coaches are new coaches to the girls. The girls were getting used to the coaches, and the coaches were getting used to the girls as well. There was also learning some of the things that I wanted to do that were a little bit different.” While Niederberger wanted to add his own wrinkles to the system as head coach, he had no intention of reinventing the wheel.

Niederberger wanted his players to have a smooth transition throughout the days leading up to the season and is happy with the progress that he saw since the team first began practicing together. “I don’t want to change the girls lacrosse game,” said Niederberger. “But I do want to bring some elements of the guys lacrosse game. There are things I think we can take advantage of.” One advantage for Niederberger in his first season will be the experience of his players. Only a few Chiefs were lost to graduation, so many of Niederberger’s players have already been through the rigors of the Olympic Conference competition. The first year coach says the seniors have set the tone. Marlton Sports Magazine

“We’ve had some very good senior leadership,” Niederberger said. “The girls have bought in, and there has been a lot of good enthusiasm. The girls are buying in and doing a good job.” Fast starts in any sport are always important. Niederberger knows a strong first few weeks will be especially critical for the Chiefs. Cherokee got off to a slow start last year, and Niederberger understands a poor performance over the first half of the season can bury teams in the Olympic Conference. Niederberger’s philosophy will be to have his team focus on the task at hand without worrying about the standings in the first part of the 2017 campaign. “We’re worried about making sure what we’re going to do and to do it the best we can,” said Niederberger. “We have to worry about making sure of what we do and what we do well.” Niederberger has a strong group of seniors returning on defense, and the first year head coach believes the experience the Chiefs have on their own end of the field has made his transition easier. Cherokee also has one of the top snipers in the region

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up front. Gab Bodine found the back of the net 57 times last season, but Niederberger is hoping the junior will continue to be part of a more balanced attack as the season progresses. “Gab is an established player,” Niederberger said. “Teams know about her, but we have some other players on our team that can step up if other teams are going to give a lot of pressure to her.”

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schools were all top 16 teams in the state last year. Just the teams in our sister schools, let alone our conference, are real tough.” One of the most satisfying parts of being a head coach is watching players develop chemistry on and off the field. Niederberger has been pleased with what he has seen on both fronts. “It’s enjoyable,” Niederberger said. “They’re a lot of fun. They’ve got real spirit. We got to

“We’ve had some very good senior leadership. The girls have bought in, and there has been a lot of good enthusiasm."

Any coach in any sport at Cherokee is faced with one of the most difficult schedules in the region. The Olympic Conference continues to produce many of the top teams in the state, and Niederberger knows there are plenty of examples in both boys and girls lacrosse. “The boys division is very competitive,” said Niederberger. “It’s as tough, if not tougher, in the girls division. Our other three sister

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know each other and had team activities. The girls really bought in and did well.” Niederberger already appears to have settled in as head coach, and the future appears to be bright for the program. “I’ve always kind of missed the girls game,” said Niederberger. “When this opportunity came around, I thought it would be a good fit.” MSM

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Alexa Therien is our MVP for the Marlton Middle School girls basketball 2016-17 season. Her dominating presence on the court and her ability to lead through example provided the backbone for our team this season. Her genuine kindness and positive outlook impacted all of us in a lasting way. We look forward to seeing the wonderful things she accomplishes in her future career!

Blake Morgan was a three-year member of the Marlton Middle School basketball team. His final 10 games were his best. Blake averaged 19.2 points. During that time, he helped lead his team to a 7-3 record, including the game-winning basket against NBC.

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A.J. Walker Gabby was a key part of the DeMasi Dolphins' successful championship run this past season. She was an integral frontcourt presence with her scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking statistics. She also showed good sportsmanship and leadership skills on and off the court. The coaches wish her the best of luck as she continues to pursue basketball in high school.

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Andrew Wixted and A.J. Walker were both important leaders on the DeMasi basketball team this season. They both practiced and played hard all season long. These two athletes are very well-rounded players with the ability to drive to the basket, score from the outside, rebound and play great defense. With hard work they should have great high school careers.

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he belief that politics has no place in youth sports may not be realistic anymore. The substantial cost and time commitment associated with youth sports today has created an environment where parental involvement is practically required. Gone are the days when the baseball season consisted of local neighborhood games and minimal fees. Young athletes today travel further, practice longer and cost more. All that driving and paying means parents have no choice but to be a more integral part of their child’s sporting life. There is a direct correlation between this increase in parental involvement in youth sports and the rising outcry over politics in youth sports. After all, it’s the parents that bring the politics to the game, not the athletes. And the more involved the parents are, the more likely someone will cry foul. Add to that the ever increasing expense of playing youth sports and the shift can turn from what’s best for the student athlete to what’s best for the parents’ bottom line. In all fairness, parents who have shelled out lots of money over the years for their child’s involvement in sports expect to see some return for their investment. However, this becomes an issue when the child is not receiving the attention or playing time the parent thinks they deserve. There also seems to have been a paradigm shift in who is responsible for our children’s success. The increased emphasis and attention placed on raising successful and accomplished children has put the onus on parents. The culture of “helicopter parenting,” or hovering over a child’s every move and decision, feeds into the belief that a child’s success or failure is directly tied to the parents’ actions. If a child fails, it’s the parent’s fault. But if they succeed, the parents deserve special acknowledgement. Thus, a young athlete’s performance on the playing field can be interpreted as a reflection of the parents’ parenting, not the athlete’s efforts. Jay Coakley is a professor of sociology and author of “Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies.” In an article for Leisure Studies, he theorizes that “the achievements of children in an activity as visible and highly publicized as sports come to symbolize proof of one’s moral worth as a parent.” Unfortunately, such control over their children’s lives means the parent often acts as both parent and coach, oftentimes stepping over the coach’s role. In addition, the race for athletic scholarships at a time when college costs are skyrocketing can create unrealistic expectations of a child’s athletic abilities. Parents can become so focused on their child being part of a winning team every season that they’ll do whatever it takes to ensure that happens. Sports then become less an environment where children learn the meaning of teamwork and the importance of physical exercise and become more about winning the elusive scholarship. Parental involvement in the business side of sporting organizations themselves has also increased. The numerous competitive sports clubs need to attract quality players to remain viable. The best marketing tool a sports club can have is a winning program. That often means traveling around the country and raising the stakes of competition to prove their worth. All that traveling comes with a price. In order to alleviate some of that expense, teams hold fundraisers or drives, usually run by the parents. Even recreational leagues

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Cherokee Girls Swim Recap By Brianna Hough

Cherokee Boys Swim Recap By Bryce Wagner

he 2016-17 season was the best season the Chiefs have had in a long time, maybe ever. Records from 30 years ago were broken, and new accomplishments were achieved. The season started off with a very close win against Shawnee. For head coach Matt Acciani, it was too close. He made it known to the swimmers that they had not reached their full potential and that he expected more from them. The talk he gave must have worked, because the Chiefs finished their regular season with a record of 7-1. The Chiefs’ success this year can be attributed to many different things: good coaching, a strong core of seniors and a large and talented group of underclassmen. In previous years, the Chiefs have suffered against large teams due to a lack of depth. This was not the case this year. Cherokee held its own this season, proving so mostly in its meet against Egg Harbor Township. Last season, Cherokee lost in the playoffs 87-83 to Egg Harbor, but this year, they triumphed over them 95-75. Cherokee then went on to lose to Cherry Hill East in the South Jersey Final. Cherry Hill East went on to win the state title and was the only team that defeated Cherokee this year. While Cherokee is losing a lot of talent in the senior class, coach Acciani is optimistic for next year. MSM

he 2016-17 Cherokee girls swim team had one memorable season. With many new swimmers, we weren’t really sure what to expect for the upcoming season. Each meet we gave our all and put our best effort forward. We finished the season with a record of 4-6, making it to the second round of playoffs. Although we did not have a winning record, we were able to grow as a team and individuals, both on and off the pool deck. This year’s season would not have been possible without our two coaches, Mrs. Chelsea Latini and Ms. Ashley Carullo, constantly reminding us that winning isn’t always the key to success. The time spent singing and dancing in the locker room and premeet speeches helped motivate the team to swim their best times no matter what the score reflected. After finishing the season better than last year, the returning girls are already excited to bring their fullest potential to show what they can bring to the table next year. The girls on this team are a family I will never forget and will miss very much next year. MSM

Celebrating after breaking three relay records are, from left to right, senior Nic Montesanti, senior Bryce Wagner, coach Matthew Acciani, senior Enrique Obregon and senior Ryan Carroll.

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Expert Advice

Scoliosis in Sports: “Can My Child Play?”

ue to the timing and age at diagnosis, after being diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, many young athletes and their families are often curious as to how this condition will affect their sports participation going forward. The good news is that in most cases participation in sporting activities is encouraged because of the role they play for the physical, mental and social well being of a young athlete. However, depending on the curve magnitude and degree of skeletal maturity, some sporting activities may need to be modified or avoided. When determining the level of participation that’s appropriate, it’s important to not place any undue stress on the spine that can be avoided. Sports that involve repetitive extension of the spine, such as gymnastics and dance, as well as ones that involve repetitive rotation particularly with one hand, such as tennis, javelin, or even golf, are at a heightened risk due to the potential for the curve to progress as a result of the repetitive motioning into the scoliotic curve pattern. Understanding your child’s skeletal maturity level and the risk factors associated with the curve progressing also plays a vital role in decision making. Dr. Jennifer Winell is an orthopaedic surgeon from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who specializes in the non-surgical management of scoliosis. She notes “the importance of close monitoring during high risk periods of development. This period is during rapid growth spurts which typically occur in the two years prior to the onset of menarche in girls. It is during this time that curves have the highest risk for progression. It is also during this time that a brace may be indicated to halt progression.” Regardless of participation level or athletic experience, it is vital that every athlete diagnosed with scoliosis has a full understanding of his/ her curve pattern and focuses on enhancing his/her postural awareness in order to maximize injury prevention of not only the spine but also throughout the rest of the body. Therefore, it is important to seek out a physical therapist who is Schroth certified, or who specializes in the treatment of individuals diagnosed with scoliosis, so that a proper treatment program consisting of education, postural awareness, core strengthening and flexibility can be created in order to assure the athlete is doing all that they can to support their spine to stay on the field without injury. MSM Dr. Nate Steltz, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Schroth Certified Therapist Director of Operations BREAKTHRU Physical Therapy & Fitness

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BOYS BASKETBALL Cherokee Recap By Steve Gervasi

fter graduating four senior starters in the previous season, the 2016-17 Cherokee basketball team was expected to have an off year. In the beginning, it appeared as if the prediction would prove correct. The team started the year 3-4 and struggled to find their way. However, revitalized by their improved defense, the Chiefs quickly rattled off their own win streak. In the midst of this streak

the Chiefs defeated conference rivals, such as Washington Township, Cherry Hill East, Eastern, and Lenape on a game-winning three-point shot by Steve Gervasi. During their regular season run, the Chiefs faced Albany Academy on Feb. 6, a top 10 team in New York. The Chiefs dominated the first half, eventually losing to this powerhouse school in overtime. It was a hard fought battle, one that coach Eric Cassidy was cer-

tainly proud of. Another bright spot during the regular season would be Cherokee's finale against Paul VI. For the first time all season the Chiefs started all five senior players. These seniors shined, playing the majority of the game and capturing a win. After their strong push in the regular season, the Chiefs received the No. 4 seed in the playoffs, matching them against Jackson Memorial. Propelled by their defense, the

2017 seniors, from left to right: Brendan Connolly, Chris Tracy, Steve Gervasi, Michael Orth and Isaiah White.

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Chiefs defeated Jackson by a considerable margin. This set up a rematch against Atlantic City, a team that defeated the Chiefs in the 2015-16 sectional finals. With a desire unmatched, the Chiefs avenged that championship loss, highlighted by Anthony DiCaro making eight consecutive free throws in the fourth quarter. Finally, the Chiefs' season ended in their next game against No. 1 seed Toms River North. Although disappointed by their playoff loss, the Chiefs have not overlooked all the success they had in the 2016-17 season. The Chiefs

were Olympic Conference Champions, a feat accomplished only a few times in Cherokee history. The Chiefs also had another season with at least 20 wins, finishing with a final record of 21-7. The 2016-17 team was filled with youth and newcomers to the program, who flourished under coach Cassidy and strong senior leadership.

The Cherokee seniors will surely be missed as they were part of a run that included three section finals appearances, two Olympic Conference Championships and over 80 wins in their four seasons. However, one thing for sure is that the future of Cherokee basketball is bright. MSM

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Sports Unity Profiles Aiden Pincus Athlete Profile

iden is an 11-year-old, highly energetic boy, who loves to be active and loves to learn! He has been a part of the Marlton Sports Unity Program for three years and has participated in track, basketball and football. This program has provided Aiden the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of each sport at his own pace, and seeing his progress week over week is just incredible! This program has also provided a great opportunity to enhance Aiden’s other skills, such as socialization and team work, as he interacts and plays with both his peers and the buddies. The coaches and buddies are truly amazing! They volunteer their time each week to help kids like Aiden enhance their athletic skills, and you can tell that they genuinely enjoy what they do and care about the kids. They really make a difference in all of the kids’ lives! Aiden is non-verbal, using a device to communicate, which can sometimes be a challenge while on the court or field. But the buddies that he has worked with have taken the time to really get to know Aiden and develop a relationship with him. They learned how to communicate with him to give him the best experience possible, and you can see the enjoyment on their faces while working with him each week. They are all so proud of him with every accomplishment!

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Matt Streibich Buddy Profile

he Sports Unity Program is such a rewarding experience, and I have been proud to participate in the program for the past four years as a volunteer. The number of connections with so many different people that I have made during my time volunteering has changed my life and given me a new perspective on the people I meet and talk to everyday. It is such a rewarding feeling to make someone smile and make that unexplainable connection that comes along with all sports. I have met so many different children with completely different personalities, and each one was ecstatic to be able to have a friend to kick a soccer ball with or play a little street hockey. The coaches and volunteers that I have participated with do an outstanding job of keeping the children interested and teaching them the skills they need to succeed all while having fun. Mr. Mark vonBerg has established an amazing and rewarding community service opportunity for people of all ages to get involved in whether as a participant or volunteer, and as a result it has brought our town closer together.

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he season began with us only returning one starter from last year's 23-5 South Jersey runner-up. That returning starter was Isabella Therien, however! We struggled in early season scrimmages against Gloucester Catholic and Rancocas Valley, both teams we would see again during the regular season. As the pre-season ended, we decided to start a freshman, Kennedy Wilburn, a sophomore, Ava Therien, and two juniors, Katie Cummiskey and Lyndsay Craig. These girls had virtually no experience playing varsity basketball. These five would develop and grow into the unit that also finished our season as the starters. The early season saw wins over Shawnee, Holy Spirit and Rancocas Valley in overtime. The Rancocas Valley game, I believe, gave the girls the confidence to know that we could compete with anyone. A loss at Lenape in December showed us that we still had a lot of work to do. If we were to challenge for the league, we would have to beat everyone as well as Lenape in January when they came to Cherokee. Not only did we beat everyone in the Olympic Conference American Division and avenge an earlier loss to Lenape, we would go on to beat Rancocas Valley a second time in the semifinals of the South Jersey Invitational Basketball Tournament (SJIBT). Next up was a double OT thriller against Gloucester Catholic to win the SJIBT Championship. What a transformation this team had gone through since our early scrimmages. We secured the No. 2 seed in the South Jersey Group 4 tournament behind No. 1 seed Toms River North. We opened the tournament with our third victory of the year over Cherry Hill East. Next up was a rematch at home with sister school Shawnee, another win, and we had Lenape coming to Cherokee for the third game between us this season. This is the same Lenape team who had beaten us in the South Jersey Group 4 Championship game last year to end our season. This time would be different as Isabella Therien dropped in 31 points and sent us to the South Jersey Group 4 Championship game with No. 1 seed Toms River North. The Toms River North game seemed to be going our way as we held a 7-point lead with 1:37 seconds to go in the game. We had some untimely turnovers, and suddenly, Toms River North had the game tied and the ball with under 20 seconds to go in the game. We played good defense, and they took a shot with 10 seconds left. Isabella Therien came down with the rebound and was tied up for a jump ball. Possession arrow said it was our ball. After Spring 2017

a time out to set up a press break play to get Isabella Therien the ball, it worked to perfection, and she made a driving buzzer beater layup that gave us the South Jersey Group 4 championship in thrilling fashion! In all, the 2016-17 Lady Chiefs finished the season as the No. 1 ranked team in South Jersey, earning the Bob Kenney Memorial cup. Isabella

Therien was named the South Jersey Player of the Year, as well. We graduate just three seniors and will welcome back a number of underclassmen who gained valuable varsity experience. The future surely looks bright for the Lady Chiefs. I couldn’t be prouder of a bunch of kids who dreamed big and worked hard to realize a very gratifying season. MSM

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he 2016-17 Chiefs' season looked bright. Despite graduating a number of top players and having a relatively young team with four freshman experiencing a varsity championship in their inaugural season, there were high expectations for the Chiefs. In 2016, all three teams, JVB, JVA and Varsity, made it to the finals capturing two championships at the JVA and Varsity levels, with the JVB losing by a goal in their finals. In 2017, the Chiefs once again had all three teams make it to the finals, another record for the organization. The target on the Chiefs' back got so big, it started wrapping around to their sides. It’s a great accomplishment to be at the top, but it’s very lonely, and everyone wants to knock you off. In the regular season, Varsity and JVA finished first in their divisions, and JVB finished in fifth. Pressure was on for JVA to win their fifth consecutive championship and Varsity looking to go six out of the last seven years as South Jersey High School Hockey League Champions. All teams felt the pressure fearing what if they were the only one not to win? All three teams got off to bad starts in their championship games. It’s not easy to come back in 45-minute games. The pressure is on to be sharp from the start of the game. Both the JVA and JVB got behind early, and though they never quit, they couldn’t fight their way back to win their respective championship games.

The Varsity playoffs are double elimination. Having a bad first game caused them to go through the losers bracket once again and battle their way back to the championship. Eastern High hadn’t lost during the playoffs and only had to win one game in the finals. The Chiefs had to win two games in a row to retain their championship. After playing a great game on Friday night in front of a packed crowd of 500 fans, the Chiefs dominated the Vikings in a 6-3 win. The final was set for the two teams to meet on Monday, Feb. 27. In front of another packed house, and hundreds of fans turned away due to seating capacity, both teams were ready to play. Eastern got off to a 2-1 lead after the first period. The Chiefs tied it up early on in the second period only to be down 3-2 after two periods. Eastern had the jump in the third, scoring two more goals and going up 5-2. But the Chiefs never quit. They came back to score two more goals to close within a goal with under a minute to go. The momentum had swung the Chiefs way, but time ran out, and they fell short 5-4 to end another streak of championships. Though we all look to the final destination for the glory, the journey is where the success lies. Along that road, you must be always looking ahead and not just see where you are, but where you can go. Adversity doesn’t always build character, but it certainly reveals it. Thanks to all the Chiefs' fans who cheered for us along the way!!! MSM Marlton Sports Magazine

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COMM I T T E D These six young men recently took the next step in their baseball journeys by committing to play their favorite sport at the collegiate level. The four seniors and two juniors are in the midst of their final season together as Cherokee Chiefs, led by senior co-captains Nick Schooley, Jarrad DeLarso and junior Jack Walters.

Andrew Cerria

Andrew will be attending Cabrini College next year, which recently opened a brand new baseball field. The senior catcher has been playing baseball since he was five. His favorite team is the New York Yankees, and he names Derek Jeter as his favorite player. Andrew still fondly recalls hitting his first home run when he was around 10 years old. “We get along well, on the field and off,” he said of the Chiefs baseball team.

Shane Clowar

Shane, a transfer from Bishop Eustace, said joining the Chiefs as a pitcher in his senior year was seamless, partly because of a supportive coaching staff. “They are so passionate about the sport and the teams,” he said. His fondest baseball memory was being named MVP at a Mother’s Day weekend tournament in Delaware when he was 11. The victory was made sweeter because his mother had just beaten breast cancer. Shane will attend Elon University next year. “The baseball history there is amazing,” he said. 24

Jarrad DeLarso

Senior Jarrad chose the University of Richmond, calling it a great academic school. The pitcher and outfielder also played two years of football for the Chiefs. His favorite baseball player is the late pitcher Jose Fernandez, and his favorite team is the Phillies. One of the best parts of being a Chief for Jarrad was playing baseball with his friends. “We came into the year with great chemistry,” he said of this year’s team. “Everyone feeds off each other.” Marlton Sports Magazine

Matt Stil

Junior Matt made an early commitment to Charleston Southern University. The right-handed pitcher and outfielder has been playing baseball since he was five. His favorite memory at Cherokee was making it to the playoffs last year. Matt’s favorite baseball player is his cousin, Shawn Semple, 21, a junior pitcher for the University of New Orleans. “He’s my role model,” Matt said. “He’s really good at baseball.”

Jimmy Franchetti

Jimmy, a junior pitcher for the Chiefs, decided early on Villanova University. “I felt like I fit in there,” he said of his choice. His fondest baseball memory is playing in a tournament at Cooperstown when he was 12. Jimmy, who also plays football for the Chiefs, credits the Cherokee coaches with much of his success in sports. “I definitely look up to them,” he said. “Everything they teach me is inspirational.”

Nick Schooley

Nick will be attending Rowan University next year because it will allow him to pursue his two lifelong passions – engineering and baseball. The senior shortstop said the Chiefs' Grand Slam tournament at Washington Township last year was one of the highlights of his baseball days. “The energy was so fun,” he said. Nick admires Toronto Blue Jays' shortstop Troy Tulowitzki because, he said, “He plays the game a lot like I do.”

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High School or AAU What about Both?

By Marc Narducci

ne time, when a high school coach was asked to talk about the difference between AAU and high school competition, the coach gave this classic quote, “You never see anybody crying after an AAU loss.” For those who have seen the emotion involved in the high school state tournament in a variety of sports, that’s an apt description of how important high school competition is to the participants, coaches and fans. Yet it shouldn’t diminish AAU or club sports, because they also serve a purpose. When deciding which is better, a simple question has to be asked – why does one need to be chosen over the other? When it comes down to it, AAU, or for instance, club soccer, or any other non-high school affiliated sports competition, could be highly beneficial to the high school athlete, if done in the right way. While it may seem as a cop out to the question of which is better, a student-athlete can 26

have plenty of success mixing both. That opinion is seconded by Mike Scanzano, who runs Scanzano Sports Center, located in Cherry Hill. This sports academy has programs for baseball, softball and wrestling and has many of its participants compete on its AAU teams. “As a person who has AAU teams, I feel there is a right way to do it and a need to respect a person’s high school career,” Scanzano said. Few people got more out of playing high school sports than Scanzano, a 2000 graduate of Cherokee, who was a baseball, football and basketball standout. He later enjoyed a successful college baseball career, first at Louisburg Junior College in North Carolina and then at the University of Pittsburgh. After that he played professional independent baseball for five years. “My high school days I will never forget, and my former teammates and I still talk about those days a lot when we get together,” he said.

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The Camaro, The Track, The Cherokee High School Racing Association By Erika Heinrich

he November night had everyone on the team wearing scarves, hats and chattering teeth from the cold. We gathered around the Camaro. You could see our breath because of the night chill. We were excited to finally see the Camaro run. People sat on metal bleachers of the Atco Dragway on a Test n' Tune night. The racetrack stretched a quarter mile. I saw smoke from burnouts from rear tires, the air all around smelled rich in race fuel. The announcer said, “Here is a 1968 Camaro, built by CHRA.” We were all excited, holding our breath as the Camaro proceeded to a bold white starting line with Mr. John "Fitz" Fitzpatrick inside with his big helmet. It roared of American muscle that you could hear from a mile away. The starting light went from red to yellow to green. The Camaro was gone in a blink. And it was all made possible by the hands of Cherokee High School students, along with experts Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Charles "Mark" Markovitz. Wow, a 10.2 second quarter mile. We cheered with excitement. We couldn't wait to get back in the garage, to get the car at nine seconds…maybe. The Cherokee High School Racing Association began with shop class teacher Mr. Fitz and his son, a 1994 Cherokee graduate. Shop teacher Mr. Mark came into the club a few years later. They met in the school shop, bonded by their love for cars. While looking at the club’s racecar, Mr. Fitz had Mr. Mark at, "Well, you wanna drive it?” It’s 2:30 on a Wednesday at Cherokee High School, and the voice on the speaker announces, “There will be a CHRA meeting.” We head over to the auto shop. Walls are filled with pictures of past teams and old hoods from cars we’ve owned. The team, along with Mr. Mark and Mr. Fitz are there, talking about the plan for the day. We begin by fixing the Camaro’s transmission brake. Whatever needs to be fixed on the car, we’re on it. Our 1968 Camaro has been modified in every way by generations of CHRA kids: new engine, coilover shocks, rewired, new vinyl wrap on its body and anything else you can imagine. Bonding through tools and black greasy hands, Mr. Fitz and Mr. Mark become inspired by each kid coming through the club.

“These kids are ambitious," Mr. Fitz said. "They are eager to learn. We have fun doing things on the cars we have.” The team is like a family, each senior member has their own role: Julian Casciato loves to work under the hood, Jack Lambert is filming a CHRA documentary, Nick Mitchell does a little bit of everything on cars, Kevin Kozarski likes to get ready for races, Colby Hempel is the graphic designer by designing flyers for our car shows, and Austin Clubb loves to be around people that share his same interest in cars. We all work together to create something bigger than ourselves: a hot rod Camaro. By working with our hands, we gain real knowledge. "You can apply this to not just cars, but in areas of your life,” says Mr. Mark. By working with cars, you gain practical knowledge and a thought process for problem solving. Coming out of a CHRA meeting, you’re guaranteed to learn something. Our club does more than just fix cars. We care about causes that are important to our community. We’re hosting our first spring car show helping the Animal Welfare Association on April 30 at Cherokee at 9 a.m., welcoming everyone in our community! Additionally, our club is free of any fee for students. Mr. Mark and Mr. Fitz volunteer their time and skills to teach us their craft. We're thankful for our sponsors, like Summit Racing Equipment and Pep Boys, which provide tools and parts for us to learn how to fix our cars. We are completely self-funded. All in all, this club wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for Mr. Fitzpatrick and Mr. Markovitz's time and effort teaching real skills to kids coming through Cherokee High School for the past 23 years. Along with inspiring kids in their classes, they spend their time in CHRA and see what kids could be. All the club members share a common fondness for our advisors. "Mark and Fitz are like fathers to us," said Will Forcier, CHRA vice president and four-year member. "They always know what’s going on and what to do when problems come up. They are great at running both the club and their classes." We wish the next generation of Cherokee Chiefs has the opportunity to experience CHRA, to work with cars and experience the cooperation and guidance of our advisers, Mr. Fitz and Mr. Mark. MSM

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rom the day young athletes enter into organized sports, parents should make it a priority to educate themselves and their children on prevention from injury to help keep them safe from being introduced to prescription pain medications known as opioids. Our nation is now facing an opioid epidemic that is killing more young people than automobile accidents. Heroin, an opioid, has a grip on our nation's youth and is wiping out a generation of young adults. It reaches every demographic and corner of our communities. With over 3.5 million youth sports' injuries each year, there is an alarming rise in athletes who now are using heroin and believe their addiction began after they were prescribed opioids for a sports injury. Whether it is a torn ligament, fractured arm, or a concussion injury, many young athletes have been given pain medication unnecessarily. 30

In 2015, it was reported that there were over 33,000 deaths from opioid overdose, and the numbers are still rising. Dr. Lee Cohen, sports podiatric consultant to the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers and Temple University, has important advice for athletes. Cohen believes the main causes of athletic injuries are overuse, overtraining and poor body mechanics. Paying attention to each may prevent your child from entering the ER or even worse, a full-blown addiction. “Kids are doing way too much, too young and too often," Cohen said. In his opinion, a pre-high school athlete should only play one main sport per season. By adding swimming, yoga or Pilates, it will keep athletes flexible and conditioned and help prevent injury. It is also crucial an athlete be evaluated for poor body mechanics. Cohen and his team are

doing their part in the community by visiting local schools, evaluating athletes for poor body mechanics and sending notification to parents. Cohen believes physicians are catching on. He recognizes a shift in topics at recent medical seminars. The standards of care are changing. Alternate medications such as high-level antiinflammatories are replacing opioids in treatment options. “This is good news," he said with a smile. Nevertheless, parents and their athletes should know the risks and stay proactive in injury prevention. Cohen is speaking at Conquering the Opioid Epidemic Educational Expo hosted by King’s Crusade at DeMasi Middle School on Saturday, May 20. Stop by and inquire how to receive a body mechanic evaluation. Visit www.KingsCrusade.org to register for this free expo. MSM

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WRESTLING Cherokee Recap

By Michael Booth, Head Wrestling Coach

he Cherokee Wrestling Team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons ever in 2016-17, as the team finished 21-5, one win shy of the single season team record. The Chiefs had three district champions in Ryan Manahan (126), Ryan Burke (145) and Shawn Webb (160) and sent a total of seven wrestlers to the Region 7 tournament. Other wrestlers that qualified for the Region 7 tournament included Collin Wickramaratna 2nd (113), Chris Marrone 3rd (152), Chris Vaughan 2nd (195), and Robert Livshits 3rd (220). Head coach Mike Booth and assistant coach Christian Scannell each received coach of the year honors at the District 27 tournament, as well. Wickramaratna and Manahan both went on to reach the Region 7 finals before finishing as runners-up, which qualified them for the state tournament. Burke, Webb, and Livshits all battled back to finish fifth. At the state tournament in Atlantic City,

Wickramaratna went 4-2 and became only the eighth Cherokee wrestler ever to reach the podium, finishing in seventh place. He will be back next year as a senior looking to climb to the top of the podium. Manahan finished his career with 103 wins, only the 11th Cherokee wrestler to reach the 100 win milestone, and coach Booth earned his 100th coaching victory as well. The Chiefs return nine starters from this year's team and will look to build on their success. MSM

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The following athletes from Cherokee committed to play at these schools: FOOTBALL John Lovett • Baylor Meikle Bowers • Monmouth Steve Gervasi • John Hopkins Mike Pawlowski • Widener

SOCCER Jake Treiber • Monmouth Ally Weaver • TCNJ Sarah Weiner (Junior) • Kean University

LACROSSE Bella Evans (Junior) • Sacred Heart University Jordan Hayes (Sophomore) • Towson

BASKETBALL BASEBALL Chris Tracy • York Nick Schooley • Rowan Isabella Therien • Loyola MD Matt Stil (Junior) • Charleston Southern Jimmy Franchetti (Junior) • Villanova Jarrad DeLarso • Richmond Andrew Cerria • Cabrini Shane Clowar • Elon Christian Shissler • Eastern University in PA

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Where Are They Now? By Marc Narducci

CHRIS HENDERSON

hris Henderson was a two-sport standout for Cherokee, and his time competing for the Chiefs provided lifelong memories. A 2006 graduate, Henderson was a three-year starting linebacker and helped Cherokee win the 2005 South Jersey Group 4 football championship. Baseball was his favorite sport, and as a senior he was a first-team all-South Jersey catcher and also earned first-team honors on the Associated Press all-state team. That season, he hit .470 with 14 doubles, five home runs and a school-record 44 RBI, while also throwing out 18 base stealers. Following his senior year, Henderson played on the Burlington County all-star team that won the prestigious Carpenter Cup championship at Citizens Bank Park. Henderson earned a baseball scholarship to George Mason University and enjoyed an exemplary three-year career, where he batted .369 with a .441 on base percent-

age, 20 home runs and 126 RBI. As a senior in 2009, he was among three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award, given to the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top catcher. That year Henderson batted .413 with 14 home runs, 58 RBI, a .491 on base percentage and 1,191 OPS in 56 games. As a junior, Henderson was drafted in the 21st round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played three seasons in the Dodgers organization, advancing to A-ball and had a .271 career average. Henderson played one season of independent baseball in 2012 with the New Jersey Jackals before retiring. After his playing days, he returned to earn his degree in marketing with a minor in international marketing. He and his wife recently moved to Marlton, where they have a 3-year-old daughter and another child on the way. Henderson, 28, is a vice president for a real estate firm. We spoke to him about his time at Cherokee and beyond.

Q: How did your experience at Cherokee playing baseball help you after you graduated? A: My experience at Cherokee was unbelievable. We had coach Bill

Haessler when I was a freshman who took me under his wing and molded me into not only a good catcher, but a well-rounded baseball player, which is exactly what I needed.

Q: What were your best memories from competing for Cherokee? A: There were several. When I was playing in high school it was more

about having fun with my friends, and it was a little different as I got older. I remember going to a prom on a Friday and then playing baseball on that Sunday, and it was just so much fun, playing baseball and hanging out with your friends.

Q: While you were known for your baseball success, you also had

the spin on pitches, and it translated to hitting. I would see our pitches strike out or fool a batter and see the spin. When I was at the plate, everything felt slower. Plus, I credit my work ethic. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like I was in the gym before anybody, but I was hitting every morning off a tee or soft toss. I think my work ethic was the main component to my success.

Q: You were one of three finalists for the Johnny Bench Award in college (which was won by J.T. Wise of Oklahoma). What was that experience like?

A: That was probably one of the best weekends of my life. My father and I went to Wichita, Kan. for the weekend (and the banquet), and we not only met (Baseball Hall of Famer) Johnny Bench, but we got to hang around with him. There was a big awards ceremony and a banquet, and it was pretty cool.

a great football career at Cherokee. What experiences did you take from playing football?

Q: You hit pretty well in the minors, including .341 your second

lege football and ended up choosing baseball. My senior season we beat Absegami (32-25 in overtime) to win the state championship. It was football where I learned how to be an athlete. The coaches, led by coach (P.J.) Mehigan taught us so much, and it is really where I learned to be an athlete and excel in sports.

A: The year after I hit .341 I went to spring training and everything was positive, but when I went for my third season I became a backup for the first time in my life. I was a backup third baseman, playing once or twice a week, so trying to stay in a rhythm was difficult. I felt I was better than the guys in front of me, and it was a difficult year both mentally and physically. I saw the political side of baseball, and I was making $1,100 a month and just felt it was time to move on. But I had some good experiences and made some great friends. MSM

A: I was a linebacker and had a few scholarship offers to play col-

Q: You had good freshman and sophomore years at George Mason, but your junior season you posted outlandish numbers. What caused the improvement?

A: Being a catcher, I was able to see some of our top pitchers and see

year in rookie ball. Yet after your third year, that was it for you with the Dodgers organization. What was that experience like?

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Interval training, or "New School Cardio," should not be performed every day in order to prevent over training and burn out. Two to three times per week maximum, combined with active recovery between sessions like walking or light biking or total rest. Allow 48-72 hours between hard interval sessions, and always finish each workout feeling you can do more to prevent injury and maximize performance. MSM Shawn Teske, Personal Trainer, shawnold2112@yahoo.com Health Physical Education and Recreation Degree, NJBA Masters 2x Cycling Champion with Team Peddlers Shop and Team Pro Pedals, Cycling, Weight Training/ Fueling and Recovery Expert

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port of Season! Not too long ago, this was the MRC doctrine regarding which sport took precedent in which season. When I played sports in the MRC - only about 40 years ago — I played soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring. Oh, the simpler times. Now it seems that all sports are played year-round. I’m not going to use this column to debate the merits of the topic but instead as a lead-in to nutrition. Yes, nutrition. Times were so different then. I came home after school, ate, then headed back out the door to play/practice one sport and come home. Yes, I ate again! Now fast forward to today’s youth sports, and you and your young athlete might be out all day on a Saturday competing in multi sports! So after you stop at Dunkin Donuts for your coffee, instead of the chocolate-filled donut for your child, I pulled some options that might increase his/her performance on the field. The most important thing is to eat on a regular schedule. Make sure your child has a well-balanced breakfast (ex: low-sugar cereal, milk and a banana). However, some kids can get jittery before competition. If this is the case, keep it light and simple; even low-fat chocolate milk can serve as a pre-competition meal. Go pack the cooler! Pack it with yogurt, turkey sandwiches, apples, orange and watermelon slices, granola bars, vanilla wafers, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and string cheese. Anything that has complex carbohydrates, (think whole grains, fruits, veggies), is a good choice for fueling young athletes. See you on the fields. MSM

The best part about Aiden’s involvement in the sports is watching his face light up with pride as he completes the obstacle course, learns a new football skill, or makes a basket, which he has become a pro at! There is such a sense of accomplishment within him that he might not be able to experience if it were not for the Marlton SUP. He loves the program so much that he will even request to play during the week on the days he is not scheduled to attend. As a parent, I’m so thankful for Mark vonBerg and all of the coaches and buddies for having. such a great program in place for our kids. And I'm so proud of Aiden for all of his accomplishments thus far. I know Marlton SUP will be a part of his life for a long time! MSM

....continued from page 17, SUP Buddy Profile As a senior at Cherokee and looking back on my four years of volunteer service with SUP, I am glad that I was able to be part of this program and in some small way make a contribution to the Marlton community. Next year I will be attending Northeastern University in Boston, and I will be majoring in mechanical engineering as I continue to stay involved in many activities and volunteer services. MSM

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Go Team, Go! Cheerleading 101 By Dubravka Cortese

heerleading is one of the most highly competitive, physically demanding sports for youth and collegiate athletes. And yet it is not recognized as a collegiate sport by the National College Athletic Association (NCAA). That lack of recognition, however, has not dampened the strength and athleticism cheerleaders continue to display, whether sideline cheering for their high school football team or pumping up the crowd during a professional game. In recent years, competitive cheerleading organizations have provided cheerleaders with a wider arena in which to showcase their stunt, tumbling and choreographic talents. Through it all, though, the primary role of cheerleading remains tied to its beginnings as a team/school spirit builder.

HISTORY It’s not by accident that cheerleading and football have a symbiotic relationship. The beginnings of cheerleading correlates with the start of college football games in the later 1800s. The games became popular quickly, and it wasn’t long before Princeton University formed an all-male pep club in the 1880s. Those early cheerleaders were truly cheer leaders, leading the crowds in chants and shouts. The acrobatics involved in the sport would come later. The first official organized “rah-rah” cheer was heard at an 1898 University of Minnesota football game. The team was having a tough season when medical student Johnny Campbell and some friends used a megaphone to pep up the crowd. The university had another first when it allowed women to become part of the fun in 1923. The number of women cheering grew dramatically during World War II when many of their male peers were off fighting in the war. By that time, acrobatic moves had also become part of the cheering. Southern Methodist University cheerleader Lawrence Herkimer originated the use of spirit sticks and pompoms in the mid-20th century. The infamous Herkie jump is also one of his legacies. By the 1960s, organized cheerleading had spread to youth sports and high school and elementary schools. Today, it is estimated that 97 percent of cheerleaders are female. Cheerleading can be found at the professional sporting level as well. The Baltimore Colts were the first professional football team to have official cheerleaders. Today, official cheerleading squads can be found at multiple professional sporting events, including hockey, soccer and even baseball. Spring 2017

HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING In addition to cheering on their school teams during games, cheerleaders at the middle school and high school level also play an important part at pep rallies and other school functions. In some schools, the same cheerleading team cheers through the football and basketball seasons, taking part in competitions during the spring season. Other schools, however, have different cheer teams for each sport. Similar to other school sports, school cheerleading teams consist of freshman, junior varsity and varsity.

As the popularity of competitive cheerleading organizations continues, so does the level of athleticism that the cheerleaders display, whether on the sidelines at a high school game or competing on the stage of a performing arts center. Yet, no matter how many competitive cheerleading groups are out there, you will always be able to find a rousing pep squad of cheerleaders on the sidelines of youth, high school and collegiate football games, doing what they do best – raising our team spirit. MSM

ALL-STAR CHEERLEADING In the last four decades, competitive, or all-star cheerleading, has grown by leaps and bounds. All-star cheerleading, which is not affiliated with any schools, provides more emphasis on acrobatics and competition than traditional youth league or school organizations. The United States All Star Federation (USASF) was formed in 2003 as the governing body for allstar cheerleading, which is divided into five skill levels. Only Level 5 teams can compete at Cheerleading Worlds competition, which was first hosted by the USASF in 2004. All-star cheerleading teams generally consist of six to 36 members who perform a routine up to 2 ½ minutes long and usually with an 8-count choreography. Judges take deductions for illegal moves, which are prohibited for safety reasons, and mistakes in the routine. Points are awarded based on level of difficulty, execution, showmanship, etc.

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“Luckily, Scott understands there needs to be a balance, and we don’t start tournaments until a week after the (high school) state tournament ends,” Young said. Like Scanzano, Young feels high school and AAU are both good for the development of a player. “The biggest thing that holds weight (with AAU) is coaches' recommendations,” Young said. “If Scott Hunter calls a college coach, it will carry more weight, than say, playing in a showcase in February.” Cherokee girls basketball coach Ron Powell, who recently guided the Chiefs to the South Jersey Group 4 championship, agrees with Scanzano and Young that the two factions of AAU and high school sports can work together. Yet, he says, not all AAU programs are created equal. “For players who compete for the high level AAU (basketball) programs, such as the Belles and Comets, it is very beneficial,” Powell said about two of the premier basketball programs from the Philadelphia area. “But there are some lower level programs that aren’t as beneficial, that you don’t get the same type of exposure or competition.” Powell says that the two seasons don’t collide, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be some conflict. His team finished playing this season in the second week of March. “The AAU season usually begins in April, and there are tryouts in March,” he said. “I know for my players, they were tired from a long season, and you need a little break.” While much college scouting is done at national showcases, a high school player can still be seen even if he or she only plays in high school. College scouting these days is much more sophisticated and word gets out about good players, but there is no doubt that playing AAU offers great exposure. And there is something else that makes high school so special, and it has nothing to do with helping a student-athlete receive exposure for the next level. “Playing in high school is like family,” Powell said. ”You are playing with kids you grew up with, representing your school, and you gain lifetime memories.” Then pausing, he added, “I am sure if you go to the AAU nationals it is special, but I don’t know if there is anything more special than competing for your high school team.” MSM

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....continued from page 8, Politics in Youth Sports have fundraisers organized by parents to alleviate costs associated with equipment and play areas. In turn, these parents may feel their donation of time and money to the team has earned their child more playing time. At the very least, they may feel they have more say than the coach or the other parents in how the team is run. Then there are the parents who are also coaches. Most coaches volunteer their time because they have a love for the game and a desire to help the players achieve their potential. But because many coaches are also parents of one or more players on the team, their choices and coaching style may be scrutinized by the other parents suspicious of the coach showing favoritism to the coach’s child. This would not have been an issue decades ago when there were far fewer sporting events to attend and far fewer parents attending those events. It’s hard to argue that parental involvement in children’s lives is much more intense than it was a generation ago. This interest in what our kids are doing in and out of school can sometimes muddy their road to independence. A child’s participation in sports can become more about what the parent thinks the child should be than what the child wants to be. Unrealistic or misconstrued expectations of a child’s abilities or wants can cause undue stress on the parents, the coaches and, most dishearteningly, the child. All parents want their children to succeed. But it’s the parents’ job to provide children with the tools they need to succeed – or fail - on their own merits. MSM

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