External Article A Crash Course for Parents New to Lacrosse (Boys) June 2, 2023 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
Press Article Stadia Ventures Becomes SportsEngine Marketplace Partner 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
External Article Honesty Plays Big Role for Discus Thrower “He’s got a bright future ahead of him, not only as a thrower but as a person,” Barry said. Davis Robey didn’t think twice about being honest at last week’s district track and field meet, regardless of the result. After all, it was simply the right thing to do. An official scorer had erroneously listed […] Read more
Adaptive Sport Snack Ideas for Busy Sports Families March 14, 2023 Skip the concession stand and the drive-through this season. Fuel your athlete with these healthy snacks for practices and games. Read more
External Article Top 10 Rules for Youth Sports June 2, 2023 Knowing you’ve tried your hardest – whether you win or lose – may not take away the sting of a loss, but it’ll leave you with a personal satisfaction that you did all you could. Rules set the structure for every sport or activity. The unwritten rules of youth sports are just as important for […] Read more
Coach Featured Articles Nine Defensive Drills Youth Football Teams Need to Run The score tackling drill can assist in building linebackers who can shoot the gap and tackle running backs before they reach the next line of defense. As the head coach of a youth football team, it is important to develop a balanced defense that excels at the fundamentals. In doing so, you’ll initially separate the entire defense into […] Read more