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Boy Scouts Are Changing Their Name After 114 Years

Author DJ THUMP
The Boy Scouts are changing their name after 114 years of service to be more inclusive. They will operate as Scouts Of America.

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to “Scouts of America” to be less exclusive and more inclusive.  The intention is to reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The name change is expected to go into effect on February 8, 2025, on the 115th anniversary.

Boy Scouts Has Been A Staple For Young Men

I remember becoming a Cub Scout and being promoted to Boy Scout. The camping trips, and learning how to bond with other young boys was exciting. learning how to fish, and start a campfire. The pride in wearing the uniform and just being able to relate to other growing pains we shared as boys.

We were not allowed to go up the hill and fraternize with the girls who were just a few hikes away. But the excitement of trying was worth getting caught.

I understand the attempt to be inclusive, but I can’t help but wonder why the Girl Scouts get to continue being exclusive. Is it because boys are not to be trusted with boxes of Thin Mint cookies? They are really the bomb by the way. But that’s not the point!

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Why Are They Changing The Name

According to AP News “The new name puts a focus on inclusivity” Which makes it sound as if the organization is making this bold altruistic gesture. But, the article continues to state that the numbers dropped tremendously during the pandemic.

So in other words we didn’t have enough players on the flag football team, so we should let the girls play. No offense to these young princesses’ but boys would be boys, and they are better off not being exposed to the locker room conversations.

If the organization truly is focusing on inclusivity so that no one feels excluded, that’s one thing. But to rebrand just to open the doors for more bodies because you lost some of your own is a different story. Call it what it is.

And as a former Boy Scout, the boys club was a big part of my growing up as a young man in this country. So, artist formerly known as Boy Scouts of America, instead of taking players from other teams, how about you get a new coach and figure out what went wrong on your own field? And that’s Scout’s Honor!

Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice is a morning show host on Jammin’ 105.7 "Thump In The Morning!" He has been with the station for the past six years and has been inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame class of 2019. DJ Thump has toured with R&B legend Al B. Sure! As his music director. As a content creator for Jammin’ 105.7, DJ Thump writes articles on sports, preferably the Las Vegas Raiders and the world champion Las Vegas Aces. DJ Thump writes about the local community (which he is heavily involved in) as well as local Black-owned businesses.

5 Life Lessons From Coaching Youth Sports

There are many life lessons to be taken from coaching youth sports. Sometimes, they can be the same lessons your little players are also learning. Perhaps as an adult, you are simply learning these lessons again. Or you may just be interpreting them through a different lens.

“If You Ain’t 15 Minutes Early, You’re A Half An Hour Late”

This is the first memory I have as a kid playing basketball. It’s a sentence I will never forget. My coach was a former standout at the University of South Carolina. He treated us as if he was the actual Division One South Carolina coach, and we were his 5-star recruit players about to enter March Madness. We were ten years old. It sounds intense, I understand, but herein lies the first rule of coaching youth sports. There are some values that are non-negotiable.

When you break it down, these values are all centered around respect. Respect for yourself and those around you. Respect becomes a way of life. It’s how an athlete carries themselves and how they approach the game. Therefore, it’s important as a coach to ask yourself if respect is present in the environment you and your team are creating. It has a way of applying to everything while also being an evolving process.

Speaking of which, more often than not, youth coaches are volunteers. This means that they are not paid. Sometimes, they never even played the sport they are coaching. However, they care enough to dedicate their time and attention to help make the sporting experience memorable for the youth program. So keep that in mind and cut them some slack. This is true of referees and umpires, as well.

Coaching youth sports can be a year-round commitment. We often end one season and immediately transition to the next sport. Here are five life lessons learned from coaching youth sports.

  • The Meaning of Hard Work

    There’s no better feeling than working tirelessly for something you really want, and then accomplishing it. Especially if you are an underdog. You learn to enjoy the struggle. It makes the reward that much sweeter. The most valuable lesson from this piece is that once you dedicate yourself to putting in whatever it takes, this becomes a mindset. No win comes for free. You aren’t entitled to playing time. Both of those must be earned. There’s nothing wrong with reminding yourself of that while preaching to your kids about how to get playing time.

    Boys having a fun with their school coach. Teacher and students enjoying a physical education session in a school ground.

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  • The Importance of Exercise

    Your definition of exercise might be a sweaty cardio workout in the gym. But as a coach, exercise has a broad meaning. Certainly, getting yourself outside with a team and teaching them the importance of stretching and preparing your body is essential to physical success. Coaching a sport like football, for example, your two hours a day on the field are laser-focused on just that. There, you are giving yourself some mental exercise, taking a break from all the other work, stress, or life-circumstances. You can forget everything else when you hit the field, court, or rink.

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  • Treat Everyone The Same, But Coach Them Differently

    Whether you manage a soccer team or a sales team, you’re leading a collection of individuals. What makes your top performer tick is not the same as what makes a lesser player (or employee) with potential, tick. This lesson centers around relationship-building and listening. How you run your team is about you, and how your players apply these guidelines is about them.

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  • Nobody Is Going Pro At 10 Years Old...

    …Nor are they getting a full scholarship offer to a top NCAA college at this age. You may see things in your kid or another on the team where your experience makes you think a certain player has a shot at the big time. But that time is not right now. Your coaching duty is to give the best experience possible to your players. How does creating an entire game plan around one super-talented 10-year old give the other 20 kids a fair chance? How does it give them a memorable experience? Or something to build off for next year. Or confidence. Again, those refereeing your games are most likely high school or college kids themselves. They’re just trying to work and earn some money. Again, cut them some slack.

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  • You Matter

    Your tone in addressing your players, the refs, and the other team matters, too. Be cognizant of how you deliver your messages. You may have an incredibly impactful point to make, but if you don’t articulate it correctly, and cater to your audience, it can be useless. Coaching youth sports is about the overall experience, not the final score, and not the final record. Your stats don’t matter, your voice does.

    Boxing coach and kid training inside a boxing ring. Close up of a boxing kid in boxing gloves and headgear learning boxing from his coach.

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