Abuse Prevention Training has resulted in increased safety and participation for young athletes.

1. “WHAT HAPPENED?” Especially in younger children, fact-finding as soon as possible is important to help understand the context of potential injuries. Details can be skewed or forgotten over time. If your child can’t remember when the pain started, it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t injured. 2. “WHERE DOES IT HURT?” Soreness from overuse typically […]

12-year-old Manning Bradley has overcome physical limitations to become an up-and-coming baseball star Manning Bradley wasn’t alive for Jim Abbott’s 1993 no-hitter – a day that lives in baseball infamy. That, however, doesn’t stop the 12-year-old baseball star from garnering comparisons to the former Major Leaguer.   Abbott, a 10-year major league veteran, and Bradley […]

Sports and rivalries go hand-in-hand. The contests and the histories between teams can unite communities and inspire athletes to do their best. But sometimes fans lose perspective and that’s when rivalries can go bad. They become marred by vandalism, insults, threats, and violence. Since it’s a sports parent and coach’s job to encourage healthy competition […]

Make sports a part of this summer’s family vacation with a trip to one or more of these destinations. From baseball to boxing to NASCAR, our list has a destination for every sports family. While summer is sometimes called the “sports abyss,” it’s a great time to fire up the family roadster and visit North […]

Before your child steps onto the diamond, it’s helpful to understand the basics of the game and what to expect.

Today’s athlete uses technology in all aspects of their life. Youth sports programs can leverage this fact to better engage their players and grow their programs. If you’re also a member of an older generation, you probably see how different today’s youth sports environment is in comparison to the when we were kids. Playing multiple […]

College swimming camps are an important part of the college recruiting process, but it can take a significant amount of research and preparation to find the right camp for you. That’s why we’ve put together a definitive list of every college NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college swimming camp in […]

Coaches, mentors, teachers have the undivided attention of a team more than anyone else in the athletes’ lives so take advantage of that.  Entitlement is unfortunately becoming more prevalent in youth sports today, and we have no one to blame but ourselves. What exactly is Entitlement? Easily put it’s the feeling of having the right to something. In […]

College football camps and showcases are a great way to increase your exposure and get evaluated by college coaches. Looking to attend a college football camp in 2019? College football camps and showcases are a great way to increase your exposure and get evaluated by coaches. To find a camp near you, check out NCSA’s […]