What to Look For in a Great Summer Sports Camp Spring is time for cleaning, tax refunds, and making plans for summer! There’s no better place for young athletes to stay active, learn new skills, and make new friends than at a summer sports camp. And for parents, sports camps provide an alternative to having…
Setting the Stage: 5 Pre-Game Activities to Boost Sportsmanship Although some pre-game traditions have come under scrutiny in recent years, there is still no better time to set the tone for good sportsmanship in youth sports than in the minutes before a kick off, tip off, or first pitch. The challenge, however, is to make…
Ask the Expert: How to Talk to Young Athletes When Their Role Model Falls from Grace with Dr. Roberta Kraus, Ph.D. Elite athletes are a source of inspiration and adulation for many young athletes, and elite athletes generally have some great traits and habits for young people to emulate. They set ambitious goals, commit to…
Kids and Carbonation: Is Sparkling Water Good for Youth Athletes? Many kids love carbonated soft drinks, but parents of young athletes often wonder how carbonated drinks affect their kids’ health and performance. So, before your child cracks open their next La Croix, let’s take a look at what’s inside. Sparkling Water vs. Soda The most…
What Youth Sport Parents Need to Know About Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps affect athletes of all ages, sizes, shapes, and experience levels, yet the exact cause of muscle cramps is still not fully understood. In the past decade, sports science has revealed information that challenges long-held beliefs and offers new hope for kids who…