Preventing ACL Injuries in Young Athletes
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming increasingly common leading doctors who work with schools and youth sports organizations to
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How to Choose the Right Sports Program for Your Child
Quite often, kids develop their love for sports from their parents. Maybe mom played in high school or dad plays
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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