All articles The best articles and resources about youth sports for parents, athletes, coaches, and organizations. Is Your Child Injured, or Just Temporarily Sore? July 03, 2019 Top articles What to Know About Kids and Nutrition by Molly Hurford October 15, 2019 Nutrition knowledge is as critical to a young athletes mental health as it is to their physical growth. Training + Recovery = Better Athletic Performance by Staff Writer July 03, 2019 Are Athletic Scholarships Guaranteed For 4 Years? by Staff Writer August 14, 2019 Receiving an athletic scholarship is not as common as families think. Offers are often confused with an actual scholarship, and… Sportsmanship Why Michael Jordan Couldn't Dance Alone May 28, 2020 Michael Jordan did not dance alone. When the Chicago Bulls won, it may have been understandable that some overlooked coaching and other players’ roles as secondary to his transcendent talent. Honoring the Game — Life is a Team Sport May 13, 2020 “Honoring The Game,” is one of the most sacred of principles we teach for athletes, coaches, parents and leaders. Herm Edwards Just Gave Everyone in America a High 5: Who Will You High 5? April 20, 2020 Now more than ever, we need to help each other get through these times and emerge ready to play. So the national nonprofit Positive Coaching Alliance has launched a #High5Challenge. 3 Coaching Strategies to Manage Ongoing Rivalries April 09, 2020 Rivalries can poison a team. Simple tips to help keep them in check How to Solve Conflict Between Your Players April 02, 2020 Nadia Kyba, MSW, TrueSport Expert and President of Now What Facilitation, shares her top recommended strategies to curb growing rivalries before they become toxic to your team. What If This Was the Finale? March 13, 2020 How different would you play each game if you thought of it as the finale? 10 Things Wrong with Youth Baseball and Softball (And How We Can Fix Them) March 05, 2020 Mason Doherty’s Talent Brings Teams, Community Together February 27, 2020 Chicago soccer coach wins SportsEngine TrueSport Champion Coach Recognition award December 13, 2019 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 Jose Burgos' Love for Soccer and People Wins Him First Annual Coach Recognition Award December 10, 2019 The first annual Champion Coach Recognition Award presented by SportsEngine and TrueSport is awarded to Jose Burgos for his selfless dedication to youth soccer, his community and all of the athletes he coaches Do Sports Actually Teach Character? December 06, 2019 View all sportsmanship articles New to sports Fundamentals of Soccer March 14, 2020 Get an understanding of the basics fundamentals of soccer before your child takes to the field for the first time. Soccer Positions March 14, 2020 Learn more about the different positions in the game of soccer, and their responsibilities during the game. Why You Should Sign Your Child up for a Youth Sports League March 05, 2020 The Benefits of Youth Sports March 05, 2020 Remember that a negative coach or parent can have a lasting impact on them. Instead of them feeling confident they can feel discouraged. Always encourage your child and instill sports safety to be safe during sports. Girls Lacrosse for Beginners May 21, 2019 How to Do a Front Flip for Beginners May 02, 2019 Ice Hockey Families Get Creative in Solving Time, Cost Concerns April 12, 2019 Introductory and Beginning Divers April 08, 2019 How to Play Soccer, Rules and Basics about the Game April 05, 2019 Beginner Lacrosse Drills March 19, 2019 Kids Swimming and Diving March 01, 2019 View all new to sports articles Recruiting 5 Questions Families Ask About Athletic Scholarships August 05, 2020 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 July 28, 2020 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. How Should You Communicate with College Coaches? July 21, 2020 Starting June 15 after a student-athlete’s sophomore year, most NCAA college coaches can begin contacting them via email, phone calls, texts, DMS and face-to-face meeting. Before you start reaching out to college coaches 5 Questions Families are Asking About College Recruiting During COVID-19 July 14, 2020 Below we’ve answered 5 common questions families are asking about college recruiting during COVID-19. 10 Tips for Creating a Highlight Video July 08, 2020 Below is a list of ten tips to creating an eye-catching highlight video: What Questions to Ask College Coaches June 30, 2020 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 June 16, 2020 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. How to Use Social Media for College Recruiting June 11, 2020 Here are five ways you can catch the attention of college coaches through your social media. Quiet vs. Dead Period: What's the difference? June 02, 2020 The NCAA Division 1 Committee extended its suspension of in-person recruiting through July 31, while Division 2 programs are observing a quiet period from June 1-30. What Parents Should and Shouldn’t Do in the College Recruiting Process May 24, 2020 It’s important for parents to be involved in their student-athlete’s college recruiting process, but it’s also important for parents to understand the line between being supportive and being an overbearing advocate for their child. Webinar: Virtual Recruiting, Explained May 20, 2020 Next College Student Athlete (NCSA) recently hosted an exclusive webinar for SportsEngine customers to help parents and athletes navigate virtual recruiting View all recruiting articles Athlete Health What Parents Need to Know About Sports Physicals July 23, 2020 Here’s what Dr. Michele LaBotz, sports medicine physician, wants parents to know when it's time for your child's annual sports physical Don’t Shrug off Shoulder Pain July 20, 2020 The shoulder is a pretty amazing set of joints that allows for a complex range of movements. While there are many possible causes of shoulder pain, there are three main issues that tend to be seen in young athletes. The Do’s and Don’ts of Flavor-Enhanced Water July 16, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what you need to know to pick or make a flavored water that’s healthier for your athlete. 6 Things to Know About Electrolytes for Youth Athletes July 10, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, has six simple tips about when and how to help your child incorporate electrolytes. 5 Things Parents Can Do to Protect Sporty Kids From Injuries June 30, 2020 Help prevent sports injuries in kids by paying attention to their recovery—and avoiding specializing in one activity too early. Top 6 Foods to Avoid When You’re In Charge of the Team’s Snacks June 25, 2020 As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on team snack duty at some point. Here are a few foods to avoid bringing & what to bring instead. Youth Strength and Conditioning Recommendations June 22, 2020 The who, why, and how for youth strength and conditioning written by a licensed health professional that specializes in sports orthopedics. Youth Sports: How to Deal with Anxiety Around Return to Play June 18, 2020 TrueSport Expert Kevin Chapman, PhD, is here to help parents navigate their young athletes return to youth sports after COVID-19. Plan it and Pack it: Pre- and Post-Workout Foods and Beverages June 15, 2020 As pools reopen and training begins in earnest, one thing that will likely change is access to food and fluids Comparison v. Competition: How to Develop Positive Body Image on Teams June 11, 2020 Here is how parents and coaches of young athletes can help develop a body positive image culture in your youth sports team. Why Do Some Athletes Struggle with Body Image? June 04, 2020 Athletes can struggle with body image issues, and it’s important for parents & coaches to understand the different ways that those issues can be triggered. View all athlete health articles
