'Bullying in Sports' Presentation Coming to Parsippany Tuesday

A powerful, informative event is set for the Parsippany community Tuesday night that may uncover an unseen injury taking its toll on young athletes.

“Bullying in Sports: The Injuries We Don’t See” will be held at Central Middle School on Route 46 in Parsippany and conducted by coach Randy Nathan.

The presentation is meant to increase awareness of bullying and bullying behavior associated within sports.

Nathan will address the areas where bullying behavior exists, and identifies the warning signs of being bullied or aggressive behavior, sharing effective strategies for dealing with conflict.

The presentation is broken down into three categories:

• Coaches: Coaches play a critical factor in a player’s life. Coaches are encouraged to become aware of their own style and behavior, while simultaneously holding their player’s accountable for their conduct on and off the field. The coach-player relationship is one of the most valuable assets in addressing the culture within schools.
• Players: Student-Athletes are unknowingly being indoctrinated on the three main components of bullying behavior. They may be critical elements of success in sports, however they are detrimental in the classroom. Raising their awareness of their behavior will encourage them to become leaders and Upstanders
• Parents: A consumer mentality has infiltrated youth sports. Parents invest large sums of money to provide their player an advantage. As a result there is an expectation of a return on that investment. Players experience increased stress, coaches are confronted and spectators go uncontrolled.

The presentation is free to the public and begins at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Parsippany Municipal Alliance Committee.

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