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Gold Medalist Shaun White Talks With Scott About His Own Youth Sports Days.

AUDIO: Kim Payne talks with Scott about keeping it simple in kids sports:

AUDIO: Legendary Coach Bill Walsh talks with Scott and NFL analyst Boomer Esiason:

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 »

Podcast: Youth Sports: What we have done wrong and how to fix it with Luis Fernando Llosa

In this episode, Mathew and Luis discuss the good, bad, and dangerous aspects of youth sports. A child’s relationship with sports will shape the rest of their lives. Luis tells us about the importance of being mindful of the sports environments we put children in, the red and green flags to look out for, and the importance of understanding your own sports biography.

ON BOYS Podcast: Whole Child Sports: Alternative to Toxic Youth Sports Culture

Whole Child Sports emphasizes wholesome, safe, and developmentally appropriate athletic experiences for kids. It is the antithesis of the toxic, highly competitive youth sports culture that’s unfortunately become the norm here in the United States.

The Youth Football Revolution That Was and Can Still Be

I was hired by the NFL in 1995 to address the worrisome decline in youth football participation. The remarkable progress we made during that tenure involved setting up a series of programs that not only attracted more kids to play football, but, more importantly, made the game safer to play.

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

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.

HEAR THE EXPERTS

Podcast: Youth Sports: What we have done wrong and how to fix it with Luis Fernando Llosa

ON BOYS Podcast: Whole Child Sports: Alternative to Toxic Youth Sports Culture

The Youth Football Revolution That Was and Can Still Be

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

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

The Youth Football Revolution That Was and Can Still Be

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

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

What Can I Do About Trash Talk?

Sports Equipment for Your Home Coaching

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