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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…
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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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Faith-Based Youth Sports Organizations: Building Character Through Competition
We don't usually discuss religion on this page, but for many families, they are as vital to their child's life…
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How Modern Youth Sports Builds Emotional Resilience in Children
The collective memories that many of us share about our bygone days of youth sports are a mixed bag, to…
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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…
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Building Confidence in Your Young Tennis Player: How to Nurture Their Skills
As a parent of a young tennis player, it's easy to understand that we want to see them succeed and…
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How to Support Your Child Without Being Overbearing in Youth Sports
As parents, we want our children to be successful. It doesn't matter if that success comes in the form of…
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How to Build Mental Toughness in Your Young Soccer Player
Soccer is an exciting sport for young players and though it is easy to learn, it can prove to be…
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Beyond the Game: How Sports Can Boost Confidence and Social Skills Children
Youth sports have always represented a way for children to stay active and have fun all at once. They provide…
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The Growing Trend of Non-Competitive Sports: Are They Right for Your Child?
In today’s fast-paced, highly-competitive world, we often feel pushed to exceed expectations. We compete with our friends on Facebook, with…