IMPORTANT TIPS FOR SOCCER PARENTS!

Nine Things Parents Don't Get About Kids and Sports

During car rides to games or practice, kids don't want you to tell them how to do this or that.
("I am not stupid," or "I know how to play the sport I play," are typical responses.)

Kids can get psyched for a game without parental help.

It's your duty as a parent to sit quietly and watch your kids do wonderful things.
(Kids get bummed out when you miss games or yak it up too much with friends in the stands.)

If you don't know what you're talking about, kids don't want you to talk.
(Typical comments: " Parents think they know the rules, but they don't." "My mom asks annoying questions.'' And ''I hate when my mom tells me to do things even when she doesn't know the first thing about sports.")

Even if you do know what you're talking about, kids don't want you to talk.
("I hate when parents tell us to do the exact opposite of what the coaches say," "If your parent isn't the coach, he or she shouldn't try to be one.")

Kids wish parents would practice what you preach about sportsmanship.
("My dad always wants me to he a 'good sport,' but a lot of the time he blames the loss on the ref." "Arguing with the refs is not only embarrassing, but it takes up time." )

Kids often can't hear a parent yelling when they're concentrating on the game.
(Sometimes, they can. Either way, they don't like it. "Parents yell advice a player doesn't hear because they're so into playing the game." I feel embarrassed when my parents yell so loud that the whole town can hear," and "They yell and scream and look like dorks.")

After they lose, kids don't want to be told it doesn't matter.
(Typical reactions: ""I hate when we get knocked out of the playoffs and parents say, 'You'll get them next time!" "When parents try to cheer you up after a loss, all they do is remind you of the score." )

After they lose, kids don't want to be told that it does matter.
("Parents take losses harder than we do". You win some, you lose some, no big deal! "Get over it!")

Kids just want to have fun.
"Parents just don't get this" kids say.

PREDICTION FOR SUNDAY...

SHAQ ARRIVES IN CLEVELAND...

I was on the red carpet for Shaq's arrival in Cleveland late Sunday night. Shaq arrived to The Barley House in The Wharehouse District at 11:20pm for his welcome party....

He spoke briefly with reporters on the red carpet before going inside.

I got kinda close to Shaq on the red carpet...ish....

Josh Cribbs arrives on the red carpet

Outside The Barley House

BROWNS LOSE AT DENVER!

KANYE WEST...NOT AGAIN!!!!!

TRAVEL PIX OF MY DAUGHTER GABS

My daughter Gabby's Travel Soccer team played at Aurora on Sunday afternoon. Despite the loss, Gabs had a strong performance as goalie in the second half. She normally plays defender...this was her first try as a travel goalie. She didn't give up any goals. : )

DAVID COOK AT HOUSE OF BLUES

DAVID COOK played a sold-out show on Thursday night at House of Blues. I was amazed at how early everyone line up to get up by the stage. We hosted a private event in The Foundation Room with David at 3:30. At that point, there were long lines into the front and back of the building! David didn't take to the show until 9:45pm!

My daughter GABBY is a huge AMERICAN IDOL fan. I had her join me for the private event before the show. She was thrilled to meet David!

Overall, the show was O.K. at best. His album is awesome and the singles are HUGE! The sound for the show seemed off. Several people I was with thought the show sounded flat overall. I couldn't help but notice that even his big hits just kinda sat there. We later learned that this was a rookie sound crew. I don't mean to come off as over thinkin' it...but it was quite noticeable. We had several people call into the show this morning and mention the same sentiment.

SNAPSHOTS FROM BROWNS HOME OPENER

BRADY QUINN RUNS THE BALL AGAINST THE VIKINGS

POOL SACKS FAVRE IN SEASON OPENER

WHAT QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSEY??

4TH ANNUAL BROWNS KICK-OFF PARTY!!

The BrownsBackers kicked off the season with a huge party at Scondrel's in Berea Saturday night....Here's a bunch of snapshots from the event...
Event organizer and great friend MARIO SINGLETON stopped by the show on Friday to promote the party...

It's always a party when The BoneLady shows up!

ALEX MACK and BRIAN ROBISKE sign autographs.

Hangin' with JOE THOMAS

I'm sportin' indoor shades with BRIAN ROBISKE...I'm not cool enough to do that.

The Browns Bunch!!

JOE THOMAS signin' autographs

New season...new hat...

27 Days...

Today is DAY #27 of my alcohol purge. To jump start my health plan, I pledged to go 27 days without drinking alcohol. I feel great. I have dropped a few pounds and feel energized. I'm feeling so good about going alcohol-free, I plan to extend the purge thru the entire month of September!

Socially and professionally, I end up in so many situations where alcohol is part of the culture. It becomes the norm to show up to a concert or ballgame and head straight to the beer vendor. It becomes a habit to have something...just because it's there. I have to admit, since giving up alcohol over the last 27 days, I feel great! It's been great avoiding the extra calories and having the extra energy each morning....

Phase 2 of the health plan is kicking in. Tightening up the diet and workout plan.

I look forward to the month ahead...

JONAS BROTHERS!

My daughter GABBY with our friend DINA with The Jonas Brothers last week at The Q! Gabs had a blast and totally loved it!!!