Why Kids Quit Sports?
In recent years, research has shown that children are leaving sports too early. According to a study done by the Aspen Institute, children quit playing sports by age 11 (on average). The increased number of children quitting sports at such an early age is contributing […]
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Do Youth Sports Help Kids in Academics?
Many professionals in youth sports will tell you that sports are very beneficial for the kids’ grades and overall success in school. However, is that really the case? Some people have their doubts, which is why we want to explain why those doubts are unfounded […]
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How Important is Nutrition in Sports?
Besides training long hours for their sport, a youth athlete’s body also develops quickly. To get everything needed for proper body development and to optimize their training, a healthy eating plan must be a regular component of an athlete’s workout regimen. Benefits of Nutrition to […]
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How to Run a Tryout as a Coach
Every coach aiming to be a great coach needs to learn how to run the tryouts properly. We know that this is essential knowledge, which is why we wanted to help you with some advice and tips that will enable you to run tryouts correctly. […]
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Turf vs. Grass Fields
Many things factor into how well a sport can be played. The equipment, the weather conditions, the type of field, are all factors. That’s why we wanted to discuss the difference between synthetic turf and natural grass field in youth sports and how each affects […]
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How Youth Sports Can Help Ease Anxiety and Stress
If your child is suffering from stress and anxiety due to school or something else, you should consider getting them interested in sports. Even though there are fewer children playing sports now than before, you should work towards changing that but getting your children to […]
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Youth football programs lean on crowdfunding to afford Vicis’ high-tech helmet
Football is still America’s game in U.S. high schools, drawing more than a million athletes each year. But concerns over the lasting effects of concussions have caused youth participation in the sport to dip in recent years. Vicis, a Seattle startup, wants to help preserve […]
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3 Reasons Why Pre-Game Routines Are Important
It’s worth noting that the world’s best athletes have pre-game routines, and it’s been like that for as long as we can remember. But why is that the case? Do these routines play any significance in these athletes’ performance? In this article, we will give […]
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Playing Favorites in Youth Sports
It often happens in youth sports that the coach chooses to use the same players many times over. It leaves the parents of the kids not getting to play puzzled and sometimes angry. Why is the coach not picking my child? Do they not like […]
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