Select Logical Fallacies Series: Appeal to Authority
Just Because They Said It, Doesn’t Mean It’s Right Welcome back to the Logical Fallacies in Youth Sports series. If you’re new here, we’re breaking down the most common reasoning …
Select Logical Fallacies Series: The Anecdotal Fallacy
Anecdotes Aren’t Evidence A Logical Fallacies in Youth Sports Blog Series Post This post is part of our ongoing series on logical fallacies and how they sneak into youth sports …
Logical Fallacies Series: The Loaded Question
Loaded Question in Youth Sports: How This Fallacy Derails Coaching Conversations This post is part of my ongoing series on logical fallacies in youth sports and athlete development. If you …
Logical Fallacies Series: Personal Incredulity
Personal Incredulity Fallacy is alive and well in youth sports. You see it every time a coach, parent, or club leader dismisses an idea with a shrug and a quick, …
Logical Fallacies Series: Begging the Question
The Fallacy Files: Begging the Question in Youth Sports Welcome back to our ongoing series on logical fallacies and how they sneak their way into youth sports. If you’re just …
Logical Fallacies Series: No True Scotsman
I was watching a game the other day, and it hit me…why do we hold onto certain standards so tightly, even if they’re arbitrary? I’m talking about the No True …
Logical Fallacies Series: The Gambler’s Fallacy
The Gambler’s Fallacy is on tap today. Welcome back to our series on logical fallacies! If you’ve missed any, don’t worry, there’s still plenty more to come, so stay tuned! …
Logical Fallacies Series: Slippery Slope
We’re back for another post in our series about logical fallacies, and this week is the Slippery Slope. If you’ve missed any, don’t worry, there’s still plenty more to come, …
Logical Fallacies Series: The Strawman
The Strawman Fallacy in Youth Sports: Don’t Misrepresent the Argument Welcome to my new blog series on logical fallacies! If you’ve ever been in a heated discussion in youth sports, …