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My name is Chuck Fantasia. This site is dedicated to the subject of youth sports in America. It will cover a vast array of topics ranging from running a successful youth sports program, the pitfalls and mistakes that are plaguing youth sports in America and how we can strive to remedy and evolve programs into what they should be about, the kids. Topics ranging from early specialization, over zealous parents, poor coaching, the dreaded “daddyball or mommyball” and a host of other subjects will be covered and discussed, hopefully in an intelligent and productive manner. But first, a quick background on me. I have been a youth sports coach for the past 15 years in the Town of Newton NJ. I have coached girls softball, boys basketball, boys baseball and for the past 12 years youth football. I have coached at every grade from K-2 Flag Football and 3rd thru 8th grade tackle. I currently serve on the executive football board as Director of Flag Football. I have been blessed to be a part of a youth football feeder program that has helped contribute to 4 consecutive winning seasons at the high school level, as Newton High School has a 38-7 record over that span, 4 straight playoff appearances, 2 trips to the sectional finals and one State Sectional Championship. I had a lot of help along the way and I am just a very small part of this success story. The High School coaching staff is tremendous and supports our feeder program wonderfully. My experiences being a part of one of the most successful and well run youth sports programs in Northern NJ inspired me to start this site and the content will be designed to discuss strategies used to build and maintain a successful youth sports program. Participation is dropping in many areas of the country and there are several reasons why and this site will discuss those reasons and promote remedies. The title of this site may sound like I think I have all the answers. Not at all. I’ve made many of the mistakes coaching, parenting etc, that I now am striving to help others address. I’m constantly evaluating, critiquing and correcting myself. No one person can “rescue” the state of youth sports in America. It takes a combined effort of everyone involved to make it about the kids again. Looking forward to many good discussions on these issues.

I am the proud father of 4 wonderful children, ages 6 thru 26. My oldest son is a prodigy musician since the age of 4, my daughter is 22 and an aspiring film and production major at Montclair State University. My 16 year old son is a 2 sport high school junior who was 2nd Team All State Group 2 Football and currently averaging 19 points a game on his high school basketball team. My youngest is an energetic 6 year old son who loves sports and cartoons. I am blessed to raise these wonderful children with my lovely and supportive wife Molly.

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