Articles
Curbing Overzealous Coaches
The concussion issue—and all the talk it has generated—is minor compared to the damage caused by some overzealous youth-football coaches.
Positive Youth Development In 2016
One of the first columns I wrote for PRB explored the topic of positive youth development (PYD), including questions to ask during the hiring process, as well as what it looks like in recreation and park settings.
From A Dull Roar To A Fever Pitch
Wake up early. Stay up late. Change the world. This is the mantra I have lived by the past 10 years. I am not a parks employee by trade. In fact, I am quite the opposite.
Watch Your Step
“No running in the pool area” is a phrase commonly heard by any parks and rec professional responsible for an aquatic facility, whether it’s a neighborhood pool with a five-foot kiddie-slide or one of the mega-water parks with slides in the clouds.
A Seasonal Breakdown
As the scent of the air changes with the approaching spring, I reflect on the drastically different seasons in Ohio and how much I value them. Even the abrupt changes that occur have a special place in my heart.
Keep Your Pool Afloat
The face of community pools has changed significantly over the past 30 years. In the 1980s, pools were rectangular bodies of water with a deep end, a shallow end, and a diving board.
Right The First Time
If you have an active imagination like I do, the term “master plan” conjures visions of world-takeover plots, dastardly deeds, and evil henchman.
Expanding Adapted Programs
The coordinators of the Fairfax County Park Authority’s (FCPA) Americans With Disabilities Act were seeking partners in 2013 for new, adapted programming ideas.
Spread The Word
It is well documented that community aquatic centers offer many benefits—recreation, health, and wellness to name a few—while helping to build a greater sense of community and a higher quality of life.
Proud To Be Water-Efficient
Most people know that California is in its fourth year of one of the most serious droughts the state has ever experienced.
Recycled Water
Water is necessary for life. We live on a blue planet, but only 2.8 percent of the earth’s water is fresh water; the remainder is salt water.