Goals and Philosophy

PLAY FAIR SPORTS, INC.

Competent, Quality Consulting and Solutions.

Goals and Philosophy

ur Goal:

TO ENCOURAGE FAIR PLAY and ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES THROUGH TRAINING OF PLAYERS AND PARENTS IN A SUPPORTIVE AND OPEN ENVIRONMENT

What We Do:

Provide quality ethics training to young athletes and their parents in order to:

Enhance player and team experience
Reduce incidents of conflicts on and off the playing field among kids, coaches and parents
Open dialogue between parents, coaches, and players
Produce good role models, generous winners and gracious losers

How We Do It:

Partner with local Town Recreation Departments, schools, Athletic Leagues, JCCs, Y’s and other sponsors of youth team sports
Tailor presentations and materials to your league’s specific standards

§ All types of leagues – whether “fair play” or highly competitive- can benefit

§ Pre-training session discussion with league officials to clarify training goals

Pro vide age- and subject- appropriate training sessions for players and parents, including participatory discussions and Q&A.

Sessions are designed to engage and entertain

Distribute written materials containing training session summaries and advice/resources for parents
Follow up with clubs and teams as requested

Who We Are:

        Les Taub is a professional trainer with more than fifteen years of ethics training experience for government and industry. He has been a coach, volunteer, and umpire for Little League, school, and recreation association athletic teams in New York City.

        Melissa Green has a Masters in Psychology, and has taught young children and adolescents in various after-school programs.

        Les and Melissa are the parents of a young athlete who is now a Little League umpire and a coach at a renowned baseball camp.

Testimonials:

“In more than 20 years of little league officiating, I've seen a wide range of negative behaviors and attitudes from kids and parents that can ruin a game or a season. PFS has a great program to bring back the positive attitudes that make youth sports fun and rewarding for everyone.”

Henry Guiden

Umpiring Consultant

Former Umpire Coordinator, Greenwich Village LL, NYC

“As a former college and pro athlete, and a new parent, I want to make sure my son's sports experience will be as positive and rewarding as mine was. PFS's program can make that happen. Les Taub is a clear an effective communicator who speaks with conviction and enthusiasm.”

Dr. John Frank

Ohio State Buckeyes 1980-83 (All-Big 10 Tight End)

San Francisco 49ers 1984-1988 (1985 Super Bowl Champions)

Contact us at: info@playfairsports.com or 212-924-0685