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He liked the trappings of being a pro athlete, but he wasn’t willing to put in the work. For instance, he didn’t eat or sleep properly. Jamie Watson had a bold and bodacious dream. “I wanted to be a synonymous name in soccer,” Watson says. Yet Watson didn’t appreciate each significant step along the journey […]

Today’s coaches work in a performance-driven society, and for many of us, our community and our leadership will pay lip service to moral character, when all they really want is performance character and more wins than losses. Head to any sports field this afternoon, and you will hear whistles blaring and coaches urging on their […]

There’s no shortage of resources for parents as they prepare to send their students Back to School

NCSA Power Rankings are based on proprietary analysis of NCSA Favorites data obtained from the college search activity of the over 2 million student-athletes on the NCSA recruiting network, U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, IPEDS graduation rates and IPEDS average cost after aid. The goal of these rankings is to help families […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]