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Running Against the Clock: Female Athletes Often Slowed by Puberty
June 2, 2023
It’s a situation that can’t just be solved with more training or dieting and should be approached with patience across all sports. Track and cross country coaches have long been familiar with the unpredictable effects of puberty on female runners, but some may be surprised by the extent of its impact. In a recent New […]
Air Force Youth Hockey Thrilled by Jurassic Adventure
June 2, 2023
Spurred by fond memories, Tim Serratore helps new generation enjoy day to remember through 'Theater Takeover'
Olympians Help Shape the Next Generation
June 2, 2023
“When I was a U-18 player, any time I got to interact with someone that’s been through all the steps and hear what they have to say, share their knowledge — those are the type of people that influenced me the most, the players themselves. “ The 70 players participating in the USA Hockey Girls […]
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The Official Impact of a Volleyball Event
June 2, 2023
We need more officials. It is imperative that junior clubs encourage former athletes and, potentially, their family members, to consider becoming an official. There are two keys to hosting a high quality volleyball event: (1) having competitive teams who elevate the level of play and (2) having great officials who love and understand the game. […]
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Inclusion Program Gets Pittsburgh Kids on the Ice
June 2, 2023
“When you go and you see these kids and you watch them one week and they can’t even stand up and the next week there is joy and the excitement, it’s awesome,” Murray said. Inclusion program provides boys and girls with a place to try hockey It was a productive hockey season for Pittsburgh I.C.E. […]
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Rodriguez Was ‘Footballer From the Day He Was Born’
June 2, 2023
Introverted as a child, Columbia's James Rodriguez's zest for soccer was unmistakable
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Even Elite NBA Players Are Affected by Sports Specialization
June 2, 2023
The numbers increasingly show that sports specialization can lead to an increased risk of injury and should be shared with parents and coaches who continue to advocate sticking with one sport. You’ve probably read the studies or heard the arguments. But new research shows that the effects of sports specialization go way beyond college ball. […]
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Questions Coaches Ask (and Why They Ask Them)
June 2, 2023
Be confident, respectful and never exaggerate your grades or athletic ability
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Taking Aim: With Proper Focus, Baseball Can Reconnect With Youth
June 2, 2023
As far as growth, there’s a promising path forward: If local organizations and philanthropies look to expand participation, they can start by investing more resources into low-income areas. Major League Baseball may still be raking in the cash (only the NFL has higher profits among sports leagues), but the numbers show that its audience is […]
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I Wanted My Son to Chase My Dream, Not His
June 2, 2023
Nick Corey shares story about becoming one of Those Dads and what he did to change
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