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These days it seems everyone has a youth sports horror story—whether it’s about a tyrant coach obsessed with his team record that only plays the best kids on the team, or a parent who publicly berates his kid for not making a goal. But should it really only be all about winning? What about having fun, learning a sport, and developing athletic skills? Read More »

Focus on injury prevention, wellness earns top mark for Bound Brook High girls basketball, USA Today

Focus on injury prevention, wellness earns top mark for Bound Brook High girls basketball, USA Today

Youth sports needs MORE WOMEN coaching girls. Which is not, in any way, shape or form, to suggest or insinuate that co-ed and boys teams (at the recreational and travel levels) do not sorely need more female coaches too: THEY DO.

Three Things Female Athletes Can Do to Avoid a Season Ending ACL Tear

Three Things Female Athletes Can Do to Avoid a Season Ending ACL Tear

Female athletes should not be trained like their male counterparts. Their workouts should focus on improving range-of-motion and strengthening specific muscle groups—like glutes and hamstrings—during pre-season. What’s more, keeping up with such training throughout the regular season can dramatically reduce the risk of ACL injuries.

Can Moms Coach, Too?

Can Moms Coach, Too?

Question: I’m a mom, and I don’t know much about sports. Everywhere I go, I see mostly men in charge. I’d like to try to coach, but I’m not all that confident. I don’t know if I’d be good at it.

Backyard / Local Park Obstacle Course: Fun and Fitness Home Coaching Program (Stages One to Three)

Backyard / Local Park Obstacle Course: Fun and Fitness Home Coaching Program (Stages One to Three)

The objective of this course is to provide a dynamic fitness workout that promotes playful experimentation. This obstacle course activity helps children develop agility, balance, coordination, and body strength.

Sports Equipment for Your Home Coaching

Sports Equipment for Your Home Coaching

With these six basic pieces of equipment, you can engage your kids in fun, challenging athletic training at home.

What Can I Do About Trash Talk?

What Can I Do About Trash Talk?

Put-downs, dissing, and trash talk are a big part of my child’s team culture. What can I do?

Are Travel Teams Essential?

Are Travel Teams Essential?

Should my nine-year-old play on an elite team? Many of her friends are doing this, but I worry that it will be too much stress and infringe too much on our family time.

Know Your Triggers

Know Your Triggers

In addition to knowing how your own sports biography can affect your child’s youth sports experience, it’s also important to know what triggers you when you watch your child participate in sports.

Can Competitive Sports Affect My Child’s Friendships?

Can Competitive Sports Affect My Child’s Friendships?

I hear stories from other parents about my child struggling in his friendships. Does this have anything to do with the competitive sports he is playing?

When Should My Child Start Organized Sports?

When Should My Child Start Organized Sports?

My child is five years old. A lot of the parents around me are busy choosing a sport or sports for their child. But I’m not sure it’s the right time for him to start organized sports yet.

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