Deion Sanders hosts show dedicated to changing parent behavior

Deion Sanders is a Pro Football Hall of Fame player. He is the only man in history to score a touchdown in an NFL game and hit a home run in the World Series in the same week. As a matter of fact, he's the only man to ever play in a Super Bowl and a World Series. However, his athletic talent may only be eclipsed by his persona. It's hard not to notice someone whose nicknames are "Neon Deion" and "Prime Time." I grew up watching Sanders. He was on TV all the time. Along with playing two professional sports, he had numerous endorsements. He even released a rap album. Honestly, Sanders would be one of the last guys I'd think of when it comes to sportsmanship and sports parenting.

Thankfully, I was wrong. Sanders is a proud father of five and is more dedicated to them than any of his athletic or entertainment pursuits. He hosts a new program for the Veria Network called Sports Dads. The show centers on families that have young athletes who are being pushed too far by their parents. While 'Dads' is in the title, Sports Dads has also produced several episodes featuring a few overbearing moms. Sanders does his best to help the parents see that family is the most important thing and tries to help them achieve balance between sports and real-life. The following webisode is from a show profiling an overwhelmed 9-year-old and the mom who pushes a little too hard (email subscribers click here).




Does the parent in the video look familiar to you? Do you know someone who pushes their child to the point of tears? As parents, we are responsible for our children's lives. However, their lives are not our lives. We must do everything we can to help them achieve their dreams, but they must be THEIR DREAMS. Kids are the only people on Earth who love us for nothing. We should return the favor. Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol