Dec 13, 2023

When kids' sports culture is toxic--when coaches yell at and embarrass kids, for example, it can hurt kids' mental health and self esteem.

Hillary Cauthen, a sports psychologist and author of "Hello Trauma: Our Invisible Teammate" gives tips for helping kids cope with toxicity in youth sports. Kids can do deep breathing...

Nov 29, 2023

Kaig Lightner founded Portland Community Football Club 10 years ago, providing coach mentors, free uniforms and no-cost or low-cost opportunities for immigrants and others living in low-income communities.

The program focuses on creating a culture of connection, encouragement and trust. Player growth is more important...

Nov 7, 2023

With hula hoops, teddy bears and competitions, Rally Day Camps aims to ensure youth sports is fun for all ages.

Kevin Hoover, CEO of Rally Day Camps and a former baseball player at Fordham University, explains why having fun is critical to young athletes and discusses how sports fun translates into other areas of kids'...

Oct 25, 2023

Archery can provide many benefits to kids, including confidence, focus and a feeling of success.

Kids realize these benefits quickly because they often feel successful early into their training, said Tommy Floyd, president of the National Archery in the Schools Program. Floyd is a former school principal who says...

Oct 11, 2023

Kids' mental game is critical to youth sports--and improving mental health can boost kids' mental game and performance.

That's the word from Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer at The Jed Foundation (JED), which works in school sport programs and sports organizations to improve kids' mental health.

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