Why Do Girls Drop Out of Sports More Than Boys?
In the past years, the participation by girls in sports has increased at all levels – youth, high school, college,
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Understanding Your Role as a Parent Coach
A coach is a teacher of the fundamentals of the game and the skills necessary to play a sport. They
How to Deal with Kids Who Struggle with Pregame Anxiety
Athletes playing at every level feel a bit anxious before a big game. Experiencing pre-game hitters is natural. But what
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Why There’s a Shortage of Referees in Youth Sports
Youth sports leagues all over the country are experiencing a crisis, and because of it, many young athletes are losing
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Tough Love: Uncoachable Kids Become Unemployable Adults
“Uncoachable kids become unemployable adults. Let your kid get used to somebody being tough on them. That’s life, get over
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Pre-Game Stretches to Avoid Injuries and Prevent Long-term Aches and Pains
Accidents and injuries are inevitable. Despite our best intentions, they may still happen. However, warming up and stretching the right
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6 Benefits of School-Based Sports
School-based sports programs have been known to bring out positive behaviors in its student-athletes. Through playing for their school’s team,
Sports Nutrition: Feeding Your Child
To perform well in sports, kids need to maintain a healthy diet and eat at the right times particularly on
How Sports Help Kids in Academics
Many parents all over the country and all over the world encourage their kids to participate in sports. But it’s
Trash-Talking in Youth Sports
The Canadians call it “chirping.” The Americans call it “trash-talking.” We can assume it is called something different in other