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Why Parents Need to Encourage Youth Athletes to Play Multiple Sports
When it comes to our kids, we want the best for them. If they are passionate about a sport, we'll do everything possible to help them reach their full...
How Much Or How Little Should I Be Pushing My Youth Athlete?
Parents are always wondering how hard they should push their kid. We all know that an intrinsically motivated athlete is the best kind, duh. How many teenagers do you know [...]
Why Fun Should Be the Focus of Youth Sports
I think it is safe to assume that the STACK.com readers get it. The benefits of physical activity in youth are universally well known and accepted in...
20 Tips to Help Your Athlete Get Off the Bench
There reaches a point in youth sports when equal playing time is no longer the norm; for some it may come early in elementary school, for others, not...
12 Phrases Youth Athletes Needs to Hear From Their Parents
Your words can heal and empower. As parents, your words have a powerful effect on your child's performance and enjoyment of playing youth sports. When...
5 Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Student-Athlete Right Now
If you are a coach or trainer that works with high school athletes, you probably have parents asking you what they can do to help their student-athletes succeed. More often [...]
Why a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship is Essential
Students do better academically when they know their parents support the teacher and school. The same is certainly true for sports. Here's how you can...
Help Kids Return to School/Practice Following the Pandemic
Athletes around the world are home from school and largely stuck inside the house or surrounding area because of the coronavirus, which has put families into new, stressful and exciting [...]
How to Talk to Youth Athletes About Coronavirus
Question: The recent cancellations of playoffs, championships, games, tournaments, and meets at every level are disappointing, but I also am aware they are necessary to prevent further spread of disease. [...]
The Real Reason Schools Are Banning Tag—and Why It Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Parents
Banning tag. In an age when many believe our society has become too overprotective, it’s one phenomenon that’s sparked a lot of outrage. Schools outlawing tag—really? A game that’s basically ingrained [...]
