Ditching One-Upmanship: How to Create Sportsmanship in the Stands
Find out how can you avoid the trap of being “that parent” in the stands—or deal with other parents who aren’t as gracious.
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Recognition and Appreciation: Keeping Kids in the Game
For well-rounded, lifelong athletes, a focus on recognizing effort rather than results can yield more long-term benefits.
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5 Nutritional Strategies Young Athletes Should Avoid
Here are five nutritional strategies your young athlete should avoid to ensure they aren’t deprived of the fuel and nutrients they need to compete at their best.
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How to Help Youth Athletes Rely on Food, Not Supplements
Here’s what you need to know about why a food-first mindset is so important, and how to help your youth athletes rely on food over supplements.
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Anti-Doping 101: What Parents Need to Know Before their Child is Tested
An anti-doping program helps ensure that sport is fair and safe, but the testing process can be daunting for many young athletes.
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4 Myths Parents Need to Know About Supplements
There are many myths surrounding supplements that parents should be aware of before choosing to buy these products – here are 4 myths to know.
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What You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes and Vaping
Parents, teachers, and coaches must once again help kids understand the risks and learn to reject e-cigarettes and vaping.
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Clean and Healthy Competition: Why It Matters
Why coaches, parents, and youth sport role models must help shape an environment that prioritizes clean and healthy competition.
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How to Avoid Athlete Burnout in Youth Sports
Ongoing work by researchers is revealing not only the real causes of burnout in youth athletes, but also how it can be avoided.
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How to Combat an Excuse Mentality
Athletes with an excuse mentality fear negative outcomes and make excuses. Here are four practical tips for combating the excuse mentality on your team.
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