Posted inSpecial Interest
Starting a Community Sports League in Your Neighborhood
If any of you are parents, and we strongly believe that a good portion of you are, then you know…
Posted inBeginner Sports Guide
Wrestling: An Ancient Sport For Modern Kids
Many of us think of wrestling purely in terms of wha we see in the old "square circle." We recall…
Posted inKids Development
Understanding Motor Skill Milestones by Age
Parents who are reading will likely be familiar with the concept of milestones. We track when they can turn over,…
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How One Practice Can Change Confidence Forever
There's an old saying, "he who hesitates is lost." It's a poignant proverb because it essentially means that delaying one's…
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Concussion Awareness for Parents
By now, longtime readers are well aware of the many benefits that youth sports can offer children. Playing sports can…
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Paralympic Stars Who Inspire Young Athletes
Many readers might remember that feeling they got watching their favorite athletes compete either live or on television. There is…
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Athletes Who Balanced School and Elite Competition
For many parents, the balance between athletics and academics is one of the most important factors to consider when their…
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The Role of Team Sports in Social Skill Development
For many children, youth sports represents their first non-academic experience of making friends. None only are they finding children who,…
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Modern Day Sports for Kids On The Autism Spectrum
For many parents of children on the autism spectrum, the struggle to find a youth sports activity is very real.…
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What Science Teaches Us About Speed and Agility Training
Kids are fast, often quicker than parents initially observe, which is why so we're so quick to hold onto their…