All articles The best articles and resources about youth sports for parents, athletes, coaches, and organizations. Is Your Child Injured, or Just Temporarily Sore? June 02, 2023 Top articles What to Know About Kids and Nutrition by Molly Hurford June 02, 2023 Nutrition knowledge is as critical to a young athletes mental health as it is to their physical growth. Training + Recovery = Better Athletic Performance June 02, 2023 Sportsmanship Multisport Acrobat: Lily Angsouvan August 10, 2023 From the field to the court, learn how this athlete is learning preserverance and spreading positivity to her teammates. The Quadruple Threat: Harper Messiah June 05, 2023 Learn how this soccer player is mastering the sport, and inspiring his team to go to the next level. Chicago soccer coach wins SportsEngine TrueSport Champion Coach Recognition award June 02, 2023 Catalyst Maria soccer coach Jose Miguel Burgos said he’d never been surprised, until the day the school, his players and even family from Chile let him know he won the SportsEngine TrueSport Champion Coach Recognition Award What If This Was the Finale? June 02, 2023 How different would you play each game if you thought of it as the finale? Girl Who Went Viral After Drake Visit Raises Awareness for Organ Donation June 02, 2023 Girl Who Went Viral After Drake Visit Raises Awareness for Organ Donation How Red Nose Day Helps: Robbie Earle Inspires On and Off the Soccer Field in the Bronx June 02, 2023 Pee Wee Hockey Team Creates Video to Find Coach a Kidney June 02, 2023 Teammates Form Strong Bonds June 02, 2023 It can be pretty easy for a young athlete to get caught up in personal goals on the basketball court. A History of Beach Volleyball June 02, 2023 How to Raise Upstanders (Instead of Bystanders) June 02, 2023 10 Things Wrong with Youth Baseball and Softball (And How We Can Fix Them) June 02, 2023 Mason Doherty’s Talent Brings Teams, Community Together June 02, 2023 View all sportsmanship articles New to sports Gymnastics Tips: Six Moves for Beginners June 02, 2023 Ways to Play Baseball June 02, 2023 Why You Should Sign Your Child up for a Youth Sports League June 02, 2023 Fundamentals of Baseball June 02, 2023 Before your child steps onto the diamond, it’s helpful to understand the basics of the game and what to expect. Ice Hockey Families Get Creative in Solving Time, Cost Concerns June 02, 2023 Experts Provide 3 Reasons U.S. Children Need to Play More Pickup Soccer June 02, 2023 Ten Great Reasons to Love Volleyball June 02, 2023 Free Ice Time, Read All About It June 02, 2023 It’s Never Too Late to Try Hockey Thanks to Adult First Goal Program June 02, 2023 Coaching Philosophy - How to Handle Aggressive Parents? June 02, 2023 Does Your Kid Sit on The Bench A Lot in Baseball Games? June 02, 2023 Five Things I Wish I Knew About Sports Parenting June 02, 2023 Reduce the learning curve that comes with being new to youth sports View all new to sports articles Recruiting Webinar: Virtual Recruiting, Explained June 02, 2023 Next College Student Athlete (NCSA) recently hosted an exclusive webinar for SportsEngine customers to help parents and athletes navigate virtual recruiting Coaches Avoid Recruiting Players That Let Parents Speak For Them June 02, 2023 Stanford Women’ golf coach Anne Walker on how important it is for recruits to speak for themselves when meeting college coaches. Emailing College Coaches During the Coronavirus Recruiting Dead Period June 02, 2023 One form of digital communication that college coaches and recruits always use on to stay in touch is email – it’s even more important now. How To Keep Your Academics on Track During the Coronavirus June 02, 2023 As school closures and standardized test cancellations are happening nationwide, student-athletes are struggling to stay on track academically. Coronavirus: What Does it Mean for Your Recruiting? June 02, 2023 The NCAA’s recent announcements regarding college athletics and recruiting have left us questioning what the full impact of this will look like for current and prospective college athletes. NCAA Grants Addition Year of Eligibility to Spring Sport Athletes June 02, 2023 Many student-athletes were devastated to hear the NCAA’s decision to cancel all Winter and Spring Championships due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). NCAA Bans in-person Recruiting till April 11th June 02, 2023 In-person recruiting is banned by the NCAA. Using Data to Aide in Recruitment June 02, 2023 Around 2% of high school athletes are awarded scholarships. How do you stand out? How to Get Recruited for Women’s College Softball June 02, 2023 The NCSA experts have created a guide to college softball recruiting. How to Get Recruited for Women's Water Polo June 02, 2023 From 2009 to 2019, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) saw an 18 percent increase in girls high school water polo participation. How to Get Recruited for Women’s College Field Hockey June 02, 2023 If your dream is to be one of the roughly 6,200 NCAA college field hockey athletes, it’s time to get serious about the recruiting process. How to Get Recruited for Women’s College Rowing June 02, 2023 Did you know that college rowing teams have some of the largest roster sizes in women’s college sports? View all recruiting articles Athlete's Health Practical Ways to Prevent Injury in Specific Sports August 30, 2023 Dr. Michele LaBotz explains how you can be your own greatest advocate when it comes to early injury detection as well as injury prevention. 3 Common Risk Factors for Stress Fractures and How to Avoid Them August 17, 2023 Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, explains three reasons that stress fractures are so common, and what you can do to help your athletes. Is It Time to Consider Body Neutrality over Body Positivity? August 13, 2023 Focusing on body neutrality, or recognizing and appreciating your body’s capabilities, might be a better option for athletes who struggle with body image. How Girls Can Overcome Body Image Concerns and Embrace Their Athletic Build August 13, 2023 Girls go through body changes earlier in their lives than boys typically do, but often times they feel awkward because of that. How Can Young Athletes Use Athletic Trainers to Prevent and Treat Injury? August 03, 2023 Dr. Michele LaBotz explains the role of an athletic trainer, helping you to understand how to access and best take advantage of the services that they offer. 5 Ways Physical Health Impacts Mental Health July 20, 2023 TrueSport Expert Michele LaBotz shares five ways physical health issues can give rise to struggles with mental health for athletes. Kamla Modi on Helping Youth Be More Open about Their Mental Health July 12, 2023 Kamla Modi, talks about the ways The Jed Foundation helps youth feel more comfortable and open with discussing mental health issues. What Is Sweat Testing and Do My Athletes Need It? July 12, 2023 Nuances and information you need to know before your athletes start measuring sweat rate. Red and Yellow Flags: How to Tell the Difference with Body Image July 11, 2023 TrueSport Expert Dr. Melissa Streno shares some of the most common ‘red’ and ‘yellow’ flag behaviors when it comes to young athletes and body image. 3 Things to Avoid Saying when It Comes to Body Image June 30, 2023 Recommendations around what to avoid saying or discussing when it comes to eating habits, praise during practice or competition, and social media. When, Why, and How to Take Advantage of Chilled Drinks for Hydration June 26, 2023 Tips for how to best use chilled drinks to improve your athletes’ performance, as well as their comfort during hot competitions and practices. Dan Jervis on Pride Month and his Wales and GB Pride June 04, 2023 Olympic swimmer Dan Jervis discusses his 'coming out' journey and the acceptance and support he received in the swimming community. View all athlete health articles