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Sportsmanship

Being an ally means standing up for your teammates when they’re treated unfairly and making sure that you’re also working to confront your own biases.

Learn how this 7-year-old is taking his game to the next level.

Learn how this 7-year-old is taking his game to the next level.

As a parent, how you interact with the referee can make a big impact on your athlete. Learn ways to show good sportsmanship and start supporting your officials.

PCA Article - Supporting Each Other: Filling Emotional Tanks

Understanding the importance of maintaining a full "emotional" tank.

Group Of Children In Soccer Team Having Training With Coach

PCA shares three levels within a Triple-Impact competitor works.

Wheelchair curler Steve Emt in action on the ice next to curling stone

Sport is a life changing experience for a young athlete whose character is often shaped by the lessons they learn on the field of play.

Female High School Basketball Players In Huddle Having Team Talk With Coach

Here are 12 qualities that every great teammate should have.

Betty Glyptis poses on the golf course with a club and hat wearing a pink golf polo

How one 11-year-old's story can change perception on how we create a level playing field for athletes of all abilities

Screenshot of Hudson Taylor talking on PCA zoom panel about LGBTQ+ athletes

Hudson Taylor and Ashland Johnson outline how teams can best use LGBTQ+ resources to support all athletes in being true to themselves.

Young athletes sometimes make judgements based on assumptions that may or may not be true, and these can cause team conflict.

6 Simple Reasons Why Athletes Fail to Meet Their Goals-TrueSport

Keep these barriers to success in mind as you help your young athletes set and work towards their goals.

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New to sports

There are three disciplines of fencing: foil, épée and sabre and each has its own unique historical backstory. Do you know what they are?

Shelly Goldberg PCA thumbnail for how to find the right coach and program

Melissa Reinhart and Shelly Goldberg discuss what questions to ask when searching for the right coach and youth program.

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These tips from Dr. Michele LaBotz will help you and your athlete find the right footwear for optimal performance and physical wellness.

Unidentified players in action at hockey match with CSM Dunarea Galati (white) and CSS HSC Csikszereda (blue)

Finding the perfect pair of skates isn't easy, but on the SportsEngine Gear marketplace, shoppers have thousands of new and used options to choose from. Our experts share tips on sizing, baking, and selecting the best pair for your athlete.

Football helmet and shoulder pads on tan background

From the pee wees to the pros, here is everything you need to get ready for your child's football season.

There are various ways to teach kids to ski. This is one ways to do it where the kids are sure to have fun.

Image of green cleat on top of an orange soccer ball on soccer turf field

Should your child play soccer? BPSC discusses the pros and cons to the sport and addresses parental concerns.

Martin Hall on a golf course looking into camera

Looking to get into golf? Join Martin Hall as he teaches the basics you'll need to get out on the course for the first time.

Martin Hall demonstrates correct club grip

The first step to a good golf swing is a good grip. Watch as Martin Hall teaches the proper golf club grip.

Martin Hall teaches setting up to the ball on a golf course

Before you even take a swing, it's important to set up to the ball. Martin Hall demonstrates how.

Martin Hall demonstrates a mini swing on the golf course

Martin Hall demonstrates how to start small with a mini swing.

Martin Hall demonstrates half swing on golf course

Martin Hall guides you through some half swing drills to get you ready for your first full swing.

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Recruiting

A father's first person account of the college softball recruiting process, and his 7 tips to help parents navigate the recruiting waters.

This season's recruiting process is going to be busier than ever. Here are some tips on how to navigate the changes.

Hard work and positive attitudes will take an athlete a long way with college coaches and recruiters.

Stewart explains four things he looks for in recruits that coaches might miss if they aren't looking

NCAA Eligibility Checklist for 2021-2024 Graduates

As the recruiting landscape continues to change, keeping things on track can be challenging. To help recruits manage their recruiting, NCSA experts broke down what student-athletes should be doing to stay on track with NCAA eligibility by grad year.

5 Questions Families Ask About Athletic Scholarships-NCSA

To help student-athletes understand how athletic scholarships work and what to expect, we’ve answered five common questions about scholarships.

Tips for Knowing When to Call a College Coach

When it comes to contacting college coaches, student-athletes tend to rely on digital forms of communication, including email, text and social media. This article shares what really stands out for coaches when it comes to contacting them.

Below we’ve answered 5 common questions families are asking about college recruiting during COVID-19.

Below is a list of ten tips to creating an eye-catching highlight video:

NCSA-What Questions to Ask College Coaches

Read on to find out what questions to ask college coaches during the recruiting process to determine if that school is the best fit.

The impact of the NCAA D1 extended suspension of in-person recruiting through July 31

While Division 1 coaches are not allowed to meet face-to-face with a recruit on or off campus, this doesn’t mean they’ve stopped recruiting. Below are just a few ways that Division 1 coaches are recruiting and connecting with student-athletes digitally.

NCSA How to use social media for college recruiting

Here are five ways you can catch the attention of college coaches through your social media.

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Athlete's Health

How Teammates Can Support Each Other’s Mental Health

In partnership with US Club Soccer, this is the first video in of a series of Facebook Live conversations for parents, coaches, and athletes.

TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, clinical psychologist, shares red flags to look for when it comes to an athlete’s mental well-being.

The Importance of Mental Health in Youth Athletics

In partnership with US Club Soccer, this is the first video in of a series of Facebook Live conversations for parents, coaches, and athletes.

A teen who just lost a bicycle competition

It’s important to allow yourself to feel emotions like disappointment after a tough game and pinpoint ways to avoid the same situation happening in the future.