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The Role of Referees and Sportsmanship Education in Youth Sports
We've all seen it; a kid gets fouled, strikes out, or misses a goal and the ref calls it. Before…
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Youth Triathlons: Are Kids Ready?
For many parents, the idea of a triathlon, that is, something which combines swimming, cycling, and running all-in-one, might sound…
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Youth Athletes Giving Back to Their Communities
Oftentimes, we look at youth sports and see only competition. By now, longtime readers will understand that this is a…
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The Importance of Free Play Alongside Organized Sports
For many families, youth sports schedules are a logistical nightmare, only kept at bay by the fact that at least…
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LGBTQ+and Other Programs: Inclusive Youth Sports for Every Athlete
By now, we have seen how beneficial sports can be when it comes to instilling a love of athletics, building…
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Off-Season Training for Young Athletes: Why it Helps Balance Them Out
When a sports season ends, many families, and especially young athletes, welcome the break. Sports seasons can be jam-packed with…
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Hockey for Beginners: Ice vs. Street Hockey
There's few who would deny that ice hockey is one of the most exciting sports to watch. Young or old,…
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How Simone Biles Started Her Gymnastics Journey
When parents think about gymnastics success stories, certain names stand out; Tara Lipinski, Shawn Johnson, and of course, Simone Biles.…
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Encouraging Grit and Perseverance Through Sports
When we parents think about our child's youth sports experience, we often think about goals or wins. We think about…
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The Power of Teamwork: Real Youth Sports Stories
Here at Cultured Athlete, we talk a great deal about the ways that youth sports benefit young people. In many…