The Behavior That Elevates (or Undermines) our Youth Athletes

Sportsmanship is in the spotlight as Julie and Abby bring the party to one of the biggest issues in youth sports: us grown-ups. They share powerful moments of real sportsmanship, swap hilarious sideline stories, and address one of the most important issues in youth sports, parents behavior. Plus, NCAA insider Jordan Robinson kicks off our new segment Party Buzz with the dish on college hoops — from Texas women’s basketball getting their flowers to why LSU has posted eight straight 100-plus games to an unexpected name on the U.S. National Team. roster drop. You don’t want to miss this party! Follow @welcometothepartyshow on: YouTube — @welcometothepartyshow Instagram — @welcometothepartyshow TikTok — @welcometothepartyshow Email — partypeoplequestions@gmail.com Keep the Party Going: USA Women's Basketball Roster: https://justwomenssports.com/reads/usa-basketball-taps-vets-fresh-faces-for-december-training-camp-roster/#:~:text=JWS%20Staff-,USA%20Basketball%20Taps%20Vets%20&%20Fresh%20Faces%20for%20December%20Training%20Camp,to%20rehab%20an%20ACL%20tear. Ten of our Favorite Sportsmanship Moments Marta's decision to hand the ball to fellow Brazilian and cancer survivor Luana to seal the quarterfinal win in the NWSL: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQyBdrRjODe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link After colliding in the 2016 Rio Olympic 5,000m semifinal, Abbey D’Agostino and Nikki Hamblin pull each other up and refuse to quit: https://usopm.org/abbey-dagostino-cooper-uses-her-story-to-share-olympic-values/ With just 17 seconds left in the 2023 Italian U23 fencing final, Emilia Rossatti chose compassion over competition: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxvyOxG1tdtrfF5onJZPem1N4-YplnZrbD?si=tYiByUsJYlCAl0Tf Grand View’s Kaitlyn Moses hit a grand slam but injured herself rounding first, leaving her unable to run and with her own team unable to help, Southeastern University players carried her around the bases so her run would still count: https://youtu.be/unNo93gbor8?si=kWBT7Oe0lY0uPwDs&t=155 At the 2024 Olympics, during a women’s handball match, Brazil’s Tamires Morena lifted and carried Angola’s Albertina Kassoma to the bench after she collapsed with a knee injury, drawing a roaring ovation:https://www.facebook.com/reel/555610740601075 After Rebeca Andrade won floor gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowed to her on the podium in a joyful, spontaneous display of mutual respect: https://www.nbcolympics.com/videos/biles-chiles-bow-down-rebeca-andrade-medal-ceremony In a youth jiu-jitsu match, a young competitor comforted her crying opponent and lifted her hand alongside her own, a sweet reminder that empathy starts young:https://youtube.com/shorts/Lmr6CzpxTsE?si=MYV33QqcFAhtHoPK After Napheesa Collier went down injured, Aces players rushed to surround and shield her, offering protection and comfort in a moment of pure respect: https://x.com/espn/status/1951747469055807583 In the 2017 Dallas Marathon, when Chandler Self collapsed near the finish, high school runner Ariana Luterman lifted her up and stayed with her to the line: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a25426738/chandler-self-returns-to-dallas-marathon/ In an NCAA soccer match, a UCLA player paused play to help a USC opponent stretch out a cramp, a small but powerful moment of care between rivals: https://x.com/UCLAWSoccer/status/1982580536150204836 Thank you to our sponsors: -Ally’s got you covered. Ally Bank, Member FDIC -Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ to get your go to items for game day. -Shop deals and member-exclusive savings all season long at https://www.shipt.com/ -Ready to feel your best and write your second act script? Visit https://www.joinmidi.com/ today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit for perimenopause and menopause support. -Find the perfect for you - visit www.thirdlove.com!