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Day schools build new fields — and dream

Persistent rain didn’t stop fans from packing the stands and sidelines at Scheck Hillel Community Day School for the homecoming football game.

Special-needs athletes score in basketball program

\”What happens next Coach Jeff?\” Tali asked. She stood in her long skirt and T-shirt in the middle of the basketball court.

\”Right now nothing,\” Jeff Liss answered. \”But we\’ll figure something out just for you, Tali,\” he added in a cheerful tone.

Tali Hill, 17, has been asking this question for several weeks now, knowing that the weekly basketball practices she looks forward to more than anything else will soon be coming to an end.

After School Is Prime Game Time for Kids of All Needs

\”I wanted to be a coach because I like sports,\” said Gaskin of her involvement with the Prime Time Games program.

The Pacific Palisades resident initially took on the responsibly to fulfill an outreach requirement for her bat mitzvah last spring. The experience has satisfied more than a ceremonial obligation.

\”I feel good because I\’m helping other people,\” Gaskin said.

Sportsmanship Starts With Parents

Years ago, when my son was beginning his foray into competitive tennis, I entered him in a local, somewhat low-key tournament intended to introduce new players to tennis competition. I thought it would be fun. But as I watched my son\’s match, the activity one court over distracted me. A father was screaming at his son from the sideline, for making an error. The boy grew frustrated and angry; their interchange was embarrassing.

An official informed the father that he\’d be removed if he could not keep quiet. A short while later, when the boy lost, he threw his racquet and burst into tears. He could barely bring himself to shake his opponent\’s hand.

Surprised? Not really. While there are multiple reasons some kids end up being bad sports, parents usually receive the most blame — something we moms and dads ought to consider as another sports season is set to kick off.

Choose the Right Day School

As fall approaches, many of us are forced to turn our thoughts to selecting a private day school for our children.

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