LAWSUIT SETTLED OVER DEATH OF KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER

The wrongful death lawsuit for 15 year old Max Gilpin, who collapsed at Pleasure Ridge High School in August of 2008 and died three days later, has been settled for $1.75 million.

After Max’s death, his parents sued head coach Jason Stinson and five of his assistants. 

The settlement has been confirmed to The Courier-Journal by Lawyers of both sides and states that it enclosed no acknowledgment of liability by the defendants.

Source: Insurance Journal 

What Lessons Can Youth Athletes Learn From Losing?

When you put your kids on the field you are so stoked because your team is out to WIN! But is it always the best thing? The NY Times recently posted a great article,  Lessons Learned In Losing. The article does a great job of making us realize that it isn’t all about winning and that there can even be some health benefits in losing. 

Take a moment today to comment and let us know What Lessons Have You Learned From Losing?

Sports Officials Under Assault

Attacks on sports officials continue, despite efforts of national governing bodies and sports organizations to emphasize sportsmanship. Today, not only are officials at risk, but coaches have faced similar verbal and physical attacks by overzealous parents and players. The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) published a Special Report: Officials Under Assault giving examples from all levels of sports and the steps that are being taken to prevent attacks on sports officials. If they do occur the assailant could be banned from sports, fined or even jailed.