Issues & Advice

If they’ve put in the work to develop their swings and learn how to see the ball well, it’s not them who should be worried. It’s the other team. Baseball legend Ted Williams once said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. I think it’s safe to say that not only […]

Of course, there are times when parents need to be there for comfort and support, but sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is to love from a distance. There are moments in a sports parent’s life that will never be forgotten and will always hold importance. One of those moments for […]

Encouraging your kids to join football at a young age and during high school will benefit them immensely with everything they do. Parents of high school and youth aged children should be very concerned for high school and youth football participation. Every year a fewer amount of high school and youth kids participate in football. […]

The challenge is that the distinction between professional & youth sports is becoming increasingly blurred. Our soccer club in downtown Manhattan has a coaching staff from across the world, reflecting the diversity of New York City. It is no surprise that there are a wide rage of opinions as to how to approach winning. The […]

Having expectations for communication in practices and games as well as a specific routine for this feedback loop goes a long way in developing both the player on the field and the player waiting for his turn. Sam Parker, offensive line coach at Division II national runner-up Ferris State, learned an effective method for developing […]

Although this may be exactly what is needed for beginners and swimmers without much insight into the sport, this could hinder the success for experienced athletes. Throughout any swimmer’s career, they will encounter many different types of coaches with differing coaching styles. A healthy coach-athlete relationship is crucial for success, but this is only possible […]

Passing drills are used to train players to develop control of the ball when passing using basic skills. These drills set the foundation for effective passing, and fundamental for success on the court. Who are the best? This month we launched Youth1’s “Best of,” to acknowledge excellence and hopefully aid parents, coaches and athletes in […]

There are women holding significant jobs in the NFL, member clubs, USA Football, and other organizations as well as in the officiating world. Sam Gordon is the 14-year-old female football player from Utah who has a dream of girl’s high school football becoming a reality one day. Sam began playing tackle football at 9 years […]