“If organized
sports are ever going to realize their full potential as a
tool to educate and positively influence young people, the
games must be designed and conducted with those purposes in
mind. The Kids FIRST in Sports
initiative is a vital initiative in returning youth sports
back to those for which they were created…the kids!”
Bob Bigelow is one of the
foremost lecturers in the country regarding the needs of
children in youth sports, and using common sense approaches to
meet those needs.
Bob is a former NBA first round draft
choice and played four years for the Kansas City Kings, Boston
Celtics, and San Diego Clippers. He played collegiately at the
University of Pennsylvania for Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly.
He has devoted several thousand hours researching and
lecturing about organized youth sports and its effects on
children - and adults. Since 1993, he has conducted over 500
talks throughout the country.
With the August 2001 publication of his
new book, "Just Let The Kids Play," Bob has struck a
nerve with adults across the country who are reflecting on how
they can give youth sports back to the children.
