As a psychological coach, Rick Wolff helped give Cleveland’s major league team a mental edge in the 1990s. As a radio host on WFAN for 25 years, he helped children and their families succeed in youth athletics. He has died at 71. nyti.ms/3BQA8Pw
We all celebrate the strength of Title IX, but unfortunately there are powerful rumors that equality between athletes still doesn't exist. The question is why - and what can we finally to do to stop it?
Rick Wolff's Sports Edge tomw 8 AM WFAN Sports Radio.
I'm well aware that youth/amateur sports is now a $20 Billion industry. But the reports I receive strongly suggest that more and more kids are walking away. Shoud we be concerned? Yes!! Rick Wolff's Sports Edge 8 AM tomw WFAN Sports Radio
@rxnelson Nellie - This kind of praise coming from the inventor of the classic Big League Chew is one that I will simply cherish forever. Thank you, my friend! Rick
@askcoachwolff You lead the league in getting the “fun matters” message out there, Rick. I love how your perspective about youth sports always addresses the importance of the positive experience a young athlete can enjoy when the grownups see the bigger picture. Your take on things is a joy.
The HS basketball shot clock. I thought we had a universal rule in place to insure we don't have any more HS games with a final score of 4-2. But no. It's a lot more complicated than that. And not in a good way. Rick Wolff Sports Edge 8 am tomw WFAN Sports Radio
It seems that sports parenting incidents continue to escalate everywhere. Obnoxious behavior, threats to game officials, parents confronting coaches, and on and on. My question: What will sports parenting be like 10 years from now? Rick Wolff's Sports Edge tomw 8 AM WFAN Sports
All these new MLB rules start in spring training games. Are they meant to improve the game, or just speed it up? Will younger kids now be attracted to baseball? Long-time Adelphi Univ head baseball coach Dom Scala joins me tomw. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge 8 AM WFAN Sports Radio
Adults will bet billions on the Super Bowl. But what about the kids? For many years, Don R. from Gamblers Anonymous has joined me to give sports parents key tips on how to keep a close eye on their kids and sports betting. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge 7 am Sunday WFAN
Tomorrow is the 25th anniversary of Rick Wolff's Sports Edge on WFAN. We've covered a lot of ground over the years, but we have a long ways to go: A 60-year-old man dies after a brawl at a kids' basketball game. A 22-year-old hoops coach plays in a JV game against another team.
Rick Wolff's Sports Edge airs this Sunday from 7 - 8 AM on WFAN Sports Radio. We'll be talking more about the ongoing chaos of sports parenting "entitlement" at our kids' games, and why it needs to be stopped.
Too many sports parents still feel "entitled" to be obnoxious at kids' games....which causes a constant decline in refs/umps/officials....and the current laws don't act as a deterrent. The time has come: We have to change the status quo. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge 7 am tomw on WFAN
Lots of young people love athletics, but how does one land a career in sports once one's playing days are over? Larry Berger, senior coordinating producer of USA TODAY Sports, joins me to offer tips/advice you need to know. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge, tomw 7:30 AM WFAN
The biggest complaint that sports parents have is about their kid's playing time in the games. But what's transpired with the Berhalter/Reyna soccer playing time dispute is awful and even worse, sets a dangerous precedent. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge 7:30 AM tomw WFAN Sports Radio
What every sports parent and coach needs to know about Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest. Noted cardiologist Dr. Franklin Zimmerman will be on Rick Wolff's Sports Edge to talk about the medical aspects of what happened, commotio cordis, and more. Sunday 7:30 AM WFAN Sports Radio
I'm taking a look back at the biggest sports parenting stories of 2022 - everything from the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, the continuing lack of civility at our kids' HS games, and much more. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge Sunday 7 am WFAN Sports Radio
Talking with Bob Delaney, who spent 25 years as a top NBA ref, on what can be done to stop the alarming decline of HS refs who are walking away rather than work basketball games and other sports, all because of obnoxious fans. Rick Wolff's Sports Edge 7 am tomw WFAN Sports Radio