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Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities
November 15, 2023
Two youth sports coaches provide some insight on the paths followed to get their athletes active again.
Junior football team sitting on the grass
Keep Youth Athletes Safe: Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
Athlete safety has always been at the forefront of youth sports. Whether it’s equipment upgrades or rule changes, guidelines are always evolving. Due to COVID-19, increased hygiene practices, social distancing, equipment use, and more have been implemented to ensure your athletes are staying safe and healthy. As kids begin to take the field, court, diamond, and […]
Youth Baseball Coach With Team
Checking off Steps in a Return to Play
June 2, 2023
Completing the CDC's checklist for coaches as they look to get their teams ready for action.
Baseball glove, ball and N95 respirator mask at baseball field
Adjusted pre- and post-game protocols as sports return to play
June 2, 2023
While playing rules and what happens during the game will receive a lot of the return to play focus, adjustments to what happens before and after the contest must be considered as well
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The case for high school sports has never been more clear
June 2, 2023
The case for high school sports has never been more clear
A basketball referee holds a ball during a timeout
Return to Play Concerns for Youth and High School Sports Officials
June 2, 2023
Concerns about return to play include those from officials
Shot of three young boys and their coach chatting outside on basketball court.
Why the Time Is Now to Coach Mental Health in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
COVID-19 could fundamentally change the purpose of youth sports so adults in charge better care for athletes’ mental health and develop their social and emotional skills, not simply their athletic talent.
Group of Young Boys Sitting on Sports Grass Field witch School Coach
Youth Sports Coaches Prepare to Play Ball, Safely
June 2, 2023
Youth camps are permitted in San Diego County Friday, allowing some kids to start practicing sports again
Football coach advising the goalkeeper
10 Tips for Emotionally Supporting Athletes, Right Now
June 2, 2023
As much as the uncertainty rattles coaches, it’s even more challenging for kids, many of whom rely on their sports teams for…everything: friendship, exercise, consistency, fun, motivation, competition, and for some, a sense of family.
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12 Coaching Tips for the Post-Lockdown Return to Sports
June 2, 2023
As some areas and organizations return to play in the coming weeks and months, coaches and parents need to find ways to support kids emotionally whether they remain at home or on the field.
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