“As adults, and especially as adults who have considerable influence on our athletes, it is important to model behaviors that demonstrate responsibility, residence, and respect. “ Shortly after the quarantine I wrote a blog on Elite Athletes Recruiting as a reminder to coaches and people of influence about the example to set for the athletes entrusted to them.
Now, restrictions are starting to loosen and in matter of time athletes will return to competition.

Soon, the time coming for athletes to return to the field of competition. Certainly, for some states it will happen sooner than others.
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Major sports organizations are posting planned start dates along with guidelines required for player participation such as waivers, safety regulations, phases, stages and guidelines.
Certainly, the time coming for athletes to return to the field of competition. For some states it will happen sooner than others. As an example, in my home state of Arizona, plans are in process for competition to begin be the end of May. Many other states have yet to be so bold, but surely completion will return. I’m confident of that.
With the light at the end of the tunnel starting to come into view, I still think what i wrote in March is relevant. As adults, and especially as adults who have considerable influence on our athletes, it is important to model behaviors that demonstrate responsibility, residence, and respect. “
Athletes and families are looking to us. Lead them.