Posted inSpecial Interest
Adaptive Soccer: How the Game Changes for All Abilities
Here at Cultured Athlete, we have spent many hours discussing the physical and emotional benefits of playing youth soccer. We…
Posted inSpecial Interest
Quidditch for Kids: A Real Sport Inspired by Fantasy
Over the past few decades, young readers and moviegoers have been transported to the wizarding world through the lens of…
Posted inBeginner Sports Guide
From Tradition to Trend: How Lacrosse Is Winning Over Today’s Youth
When one thinks of youth sports, the most common disciplines that come to mind are usually soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and…
Posted inBeginner Sports Guide
Wheelchair Basketball: A Dynamic Sport with Big Benefits
Participating in sports can be an empowering and life-changing experience for many children. For children with special needs or disabilities,…
Posted inBeginner Sports Guide
The Fundamentals of Youth Soccer: What Every Parent Should Know
We've covered soccer a few times here at Cultured Athlete and as summer begins to give way to fall, it…
Posted inInspiration
Black Athletes Who Changed the Game—Starting as Kids
Here at Cultured Athlete, we pride ourselves on providing practical and pragmatic advice for parents looking to get their children…
Posted inKids Development
Sensory-Friendly Sports Programs Parents Should Know About
For most kids, joining their first sports team is something of a rite of passage. Even if that child doesn't…
Posted inKids Development
Rock Climbing as a Youth Sport: Building Strength and Confidence
Most of us think about youth sports in terms of baseball diamonds, soccer fields, swimming pools, and padded gymnasiums, but…
Posted inKids Development
Building Hand-Eye Coordination with Beginner Tennis Drills
When it comes to sports, we often discuss the broader picture. We talk about sports categories, specific sports modalities, or…
Posted inBeginner Sports Guide
Martial Arts for Kids: Skill, Safety, and Discipline All-In-One
For many parents....and children, martial arts is an adventurous culmination of high-flying kicks, intense, emotional tournaments, and dramatic sparring scenes…