New technology that could change concussion treatment and prevention
Injuries are an inevitable part of playing sports, and many coaches have seen it happen time and time again. However, detecting injuries are difficult...
Tips on choosing the right first sport for your child
In today’s society, three out of four American families have at least one child who is involved in an organized sport. There are a number of reasons...
How Sleep Can Help Youth Athletes
According to the National Sleep Foundation, most teens don’t get the sleep they need in order to function at their best. The effects of sleep depriv...
Tips to maximize play time during the summer
School’s out, summer’s in! Children everywhere are getting ready to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the warm weather, specifically participatin...
The effects participation awards have on youth athletes
Do you remember the day when you were awarded your first participation trophy? These days youth athletes are rewarded for just about anything. Partici...
Athletic Participation: Change Public Education Priorities
This is our first article in a series on how towns and cities can encourage athletic participation. We discuss public education and its impact on yout...
