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Family Matters

Many families are famous because of the sports they have been involved in. One family has been talked about a lot recently, and that is the Ball family from Chino Hills, California.  With three boys who are close in age and in talent, there is a lot of hype surrounding them.  What really gets me excited to watch them in the future is how they are all very different.  I believe their father has fostered this element of individuality by promoting autonomy with all of his sons, allowing them to become the types of players that they want.  It is obvious that their father has influenced them, and they have adopted a similar attitude, but they have not let this consume them and turn them into bad sports. I believe they truly play the game because they love it and enjoy the challenge.  This video gives a little inside look to the Ball family.



All too often, parents are pressuring their kids to conform to their ideals and dreams.  I don't see this in the Ball Family. You see a father who is excited for his sons and loves watching them play, and you see the boys making decisions from their own perspectives and out of their own interests. To me, this is healthy. To me, this will work.  Even when the stages get big, it still can be Just a game.














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