Adaptive Sport Ask PCA: Tools for Discouraged Athletes? December 9, 2024 Building resilience requires developing a tolerance for doing uncomfortable and new things, learn tips in engaging our body’s “stress response” incrementally and building comfort in pushing through the “fight or flight” Read more
Adaptive Sport What’s the Difference between Nutrition and Supplement Labels? January 19, 2023 Supplements are less tightly regulated than food products, so opt for products that have a nutrition facts label, and are as whole food-based as possible. Read more
External Article How to Fight Worry and Anxiety as a Sports Parent June 2, 2023 Parental worry and anxiety are normal however, being a sports parent can increase those feelings The worry list for sports parents is long: playing time, bullying, conflicts with coaches or teammates, game-time performance, and injuries. It’s a parental instinct to want to protect our children. One way we make ourselves feel better is to think about those things […] Read more
External Article A Crash Course for Parents New to Lacrosse (Boys) If you’re like many parents of children who are new to lacrosse, you might not know the difference between slashing and screening. As you start attending games, interacting with other parents and talking with your child about his new sport, you’ll want to know the most common rules and terminology. The following is a list […] Read more
Chicago Fair Play: Youth Sports in America, a Look Ahead May 9, 2023 “Fair Play: Youth Sports in America” showcases the intricate world of youth sports, shining a light on both the benefits and sometimes difficult aspects, while providing realistic recommendations for parents and athletes alike. Read more
Adaptive Sport How to Model Sportsmanship Through Emotional Regulation September 10, 2024 Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC, shares a few ways that you can start improving your own emotional regulation and better model sportsmanship along the way. Read more
Press Article Stadia Ventures Becomes SportsEngine Marketplace Partner May 9, 2023 SportsEngine, Inc., an NBC Sports Group company, and the leading provider of sport relationship management software, announced today it has formed a partnership with Stadia Ventures, the global Sports Innovation Hub for entrepreneurs, industry partners, investors and one of the longest-running sports tech programs in the world. Through a unique partnership available to selected accelerators […] Read more
External Article Running Back IQ June 2, 2023 Watching a ton of film, studying defenses and a great deal of experience will definitely assist ball carriers in developing this much-needed running back IQ. So you want to become a running back? Do you have good footwork and agility? How about your speed, size and strength? Although these basic factors can determine if you’re […] Read more
Athlete Dr. Katz, Public Health & Preventative Medicine Specialist Says Play Ball Dr. David Katz talks return to play with USABL’s Mike Kolesar. Read more
Athlete Sports Drinks Are Not Always Healthy When you peruse various sports websites, it is likely you will come across advertisements for sports drink and energy drinks. Read more