Boost your community through athletics

As a father of five, nothing beats the end of the summer; school starts, and so do fall sports. Whether your children are college athletes, high school athletes, or even young athletes, few things bring a parent-or a grandparent-more joy than watching their children-or grandchildren-compete in their favorite sport. It is also a time where we're reminded that youth sports aren't just games on a schedule-they're one of our region's best classrooms for life.

Ask anyone who's pulled on a jersey: teams teach what textbooks can't.

On a soccer field, a freshman learns how to take feedback and tries a...