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National Council of Youth Sports

NCYS seeks to train and educate coaches, educators and family members to ensure that young people participate in a safe environment so they get all of the benefits associated with youth sports.

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Helping Youth Through the Coronavirus Shutdown
June 2, 2023
Find tips to help you and your youth athlete cope
Background Screening - Your First Line of Defense
Background Screening – Your First Line of Defense
April 13, 2023
Of the 60 million youth athletes throughout the United States, up to an estimated 4.8 million may be victims of sexual abuse. This is why the main priority for the Athlete Protection & Safety program at USA Lacrosse is implementing policies and procedures
Warming up to the Warm up : Three Things Coaches Should Know about Preparing Athletes for Play
Warming up to the Warm up: Three Things Coaches Should Know about Preparing Athletes for Play
December 1, 2022
While warming-up is an important strategy that helps keep kids healthy and performing their best, leading a proper warm-up is far from intuitive.
Junior rugby players and their coach
Coach and Athlete Relationship: Get an Athlete-Centered, Coach-Driven Approach for Success!
October 27, 2022
Learn how the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee are advancing the framework around coaching today's athletes.
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Coach and Athlete Communication: Give Feedback in a Way They Will Understand
October 27, 2022
Learn the best way to give your athletes constructive feedback in order to be successful.
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5 Ways to Speak Up as a Parent in Sports
October 27, 2022
Here are 5 ways you can approach your child's coach or team administrator about your concerns as a parent.
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A Jack-Of-All-Trades is a Master of None, but Oftentimes Better Than a Master of One
October 18, 2022
Discover the benefits kids can have with early sports specialization.
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Why a Youth Sports Safety Program is Important
September 15, 2022
Learn how NCYS is bringing together best-in-class resources needed to keep our children safe so they can get active and stay healthy and safe.
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Basketball Injuries and Prevention
April 14, 2022
Regardless of position, basketball players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.
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Football Injuries and Prevention
April 14, 2022
Regardless of position, football players should consider have their technique examined sports medicine professional.
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