Posted inSports Education
How Coaches Are Trained for Youth Sports
As parents of young athletes, it is often difficult to pull away from our kids and allow them to do…
Posted inKids Development
Middle School Hormones and How They Can Affect Athletic Performance
Last week, we talked about how communication is important for kids learning to play sports in middle school. While writing…
Posted inSpecial Interest
Outdoor Summer Sports for Families
If you live in the Northeastern US like this writer, than you know that summer has finally arrived. As hot…
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The Basics of Sports Analytics for Kids
Longtime readers will be familiar with our overarching philosophy that youth sports are about more than just scoring goals, hitting…
Posted inKids Development
Communication Skills Learned While Playing Team Sports in Middle School
Here at Cultured Athlete, we often talk more about how youth sports affects children below the age of 10. At…
Posted inKids Development
How Sports Impact and Often Improve Academic Performance
For many kids and even some parents, balancing sports and school can feel especially challenging. If your child happens to…
Posted inInspiration
Michael Jordan and the Power of Playing Multiple Sports
When we think about the many sports heroes that have made their way into the hall of fame, there are…
Posted inKids Development
How Sports Support Mental Health in Children
When parents think about youth sports, they often lean into the physical benefits those sports offer. It makes sense, as…
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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…
Posted inKids Development
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…