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Why do adults get so wrapped up in the outcome of youth sporting events? In this thoughtful and funny talk, Mike looks at common parent and coach behavior at youth sporting events, and offers a new perspective for putting the fun back into sports for kids. Mike Terson is the Public Relations and Marketing Manager at the Buffalo Grove Park District. He has worked as the public address announcer for the Chicago Wolves hockey team and the Chicago Cubs. He also served as a Village Trustee from 2011 – 2014 in his hometown of Buffalo Grove, where he lives in with his wife, Nicole and their 13-year old son, Jack. Mike was inducted into Harper College’s Distinguished Alumni in 2013. He is a graduate of Buffalo Grove High School and earned a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx