70% of kids quit sports by age 13. Our FREE Sports Parenting Guide give you tips on how to keep your kids active and in the game. #YouthSports
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Nike and the United States Olympic Committee, as part of their commitment to Project Play 2020, announced the release of How to Coach Kids, a free, 30-minute training course on coaching kids ages 12 and under. https://t.co/44plugz0O6
Coaching...it's hard. Not only do you need to find the right activities that are skill appropriate for your team, but you need to make them engaging so kids will have fun and learn. Our drills database is a great place to find the right activities! https://t.co/2kHQ2ImFgF
The latest report card from the NPAP gives the U.S. a solid "D-" grade for Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Here are the details why. https://t.co/txumBtAxJK
So does coaching organized sports make you a better security executive? As with anything, it appears that if you can draw on the positives, the experience helping others grow and the tactical and strategic aspects required…it certainly can’t hurt. https://t.co/kFenDG1aCJ
Here are 6 techniques you can implement when working with the kids (and their parents!) to help keep the experience positive for the team and the coaches alike. https://t.co/9KDRr8o3ju
Coaching youth sports is a rewarding job, particularly for adults who see their roles beyond winning and losing. Not there yet? That's okay—start the transformation now. https://t.co/2ZwIRemZQ3
Being a sports parent is a constant challenge. Download our free guide for insight into why your kids play sports, how to keep them playing, and how to help them get the most of sports (and life). Plus, it's free. So why not? https://t.co/6oX9TSPX0h
Boise State soccer standout Raimee Sherle says she never thought of quitting the beautiful game. But that's not the case for many girls. https://t.co/pP3IJkLhwQ
For all you sports parents out there, this article will have you nodding your head until your neck hurts. For those yet to join the ranks, here's what you can expect. https://t.co/mjZHqacGbx
Loss of bone density can be an issue for adults later in life, especially for those with healthy lifestyles who live longer than ever. So what's an essential way to build up strong bones while one can? Play regular, organized sports as a kid and teenager. https://t.co/83FH5WVfOp
Choosing a sport for your child is an important decision for any parent. Some children are more inclined to team sports while others will prefer individual sports. So how can parents help their child pick a sport that will best serve the child's needs? https://t.co/0bNKm0W94o
If your child doesn’t have motivation and you’re the one pushing him or her, that’s a sign that it might not be the right activity. https://t.co/SKnZaEI0lx
Thomas Jefferson famously stated that a person of any age should devote at least two hours per day to exercise, as “a strong body makes the mind strong.” Not only do youth sports keep young bodies strong, but they also help growing minds. https://t.co/Bcokvwm6Q8
The National Alliance for Youth Sports believes that participation in sports and activities develops important character traits and lifelong values in children which can create a positive impact in their lives. https://t.co/I5LbEi8NDK
Safety concerns have impacted the decisions that parents make about football and the way coaches practice. Are Muncie kids still interested in playing? It's a tough question. https://t.co/4dMKTLhE9L