Developing a Program Philosophy

One common problem that can arise in youth sports is a disagreement among coaches and parents ( and often, subsequently, program boards of directors) over the direction a particular program seems to be going......click here for more

Sideline Rules

HEY, PARENTS, LISTEN UP! Here are 10 rules to remember when you're on the sidelines at your kid's game..... click here for more

When a superstar athlete misbehaves, his antics make headlines and TV news everywhere—including, most likely, in your house. Your child gets a lesson in sportsmanship, whether you like it or not. And it probably isn't the kind of lesson you like..... click here for more

The best aspect of youth sports in the '90's is that kids have the opportunity to play organized sports when they are three years old. They can play multiple sports in one season. They can play one sport year-round, indoors and out.....click here for more

The answer to this question depends upon who is responding. For the young athletes themselves, the answer evidently is, "Not very." When a national sample of youth, aged 10 to 18 years, were asked why they participated in sports........click here for more