March 12, 2017 Christian Parenting, Straight Talk

Straight Talk: The Dangers and Rewards of Youth Sports

Straight Talk: Dangers & Rewards of Youth Sports

This unique three-part series is about how to take your Christian view and values and apply them to your child’s involvement in sports.It is almost impossible to raise a child in North Texas without crossing paths with sports. Families in this area are drawn to sports for entertainment, sports for competition, and sports for success. Regardless of our purpose or intent, there is no parent who has not faced the question of involvement with youth sports, having to decide to what extent you and your family will participate.

Frisco has been rated “Top Place to Raise an Athlete” by Men’s Journal in 2011. The result: a booming and active community of soccer moms and baseball dads whose kids are involved in countless athletic programs and have superb places to play. But have you stopped to consider this investment of time and resources in light your values and beliefs? Have you thought about capitalizing on this opportunity to share the message of Christ to your sporting community?

Stonebriar Community Church Associate Pastor Tony Cammarota and Coach/Athlete John Hampton will educate, encourage, and equip you as Christian parents to think biblically about sports. Both of these men are strong believers in the value and virtue of sports in the development of leadership, dedication, and perseverance.

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Authors

  • Tony Cammarota

    Tony has enjoyed playing sports his whole life. He played soccer as a kid 35 years ago and now enjoys coaching his kids’ teams. He enjoys shooting hoops in the driveway and competing in triathlons. As an Ironman Texas finisher, he loves to swim, bike, and run when he isn’t spending time with his wife, Dorianne, and his four kids. He earned a B.A. from University of North Texas and a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theology Seminary and now works as an associate pastor at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas.

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  • John Hampton

    John Hampton has coached, scouted, instructed, and trained at the professional, college, high school, and youth levels baseball. He played Division I college baseball in Southern California. He has coached for 21 years, winning at the highest levels while helping produce first and second round draft choices along the way, with 16 former players playing Major League Baseball.

    John has served as a missionary in Mexico and has held director positions for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Coaches Outreach. He has an understanding of the impact sports has on America, the Church, and the world as a whole. He has committed his life to helping us redeem the time and attention we all give to sports to grow deeper, more dependent, and more authentic in our relationship with our Creator.

    John is also the father of two boys and the husband of one great woman. The Hamptons are members at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas.

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