The following article comes from the Canadian Sport For Life website and explores the ideas around easing the pain of cutting kids from sport while questioning what the best practices currently being used are. The practice of cutting, or the non-selection of athletes from sport teams, is one of the most controversial debates in youth sport. Dr. Lauren Sulz (University of Alberta), Dr. Louise Humbert (University of Saskatchewan) and Dr. Doug Gleddie (University of Alberta) explore this debate while providing some helpful strategies for coaches to handle these often challenging situations. Click HERE to view the full article.