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Jan 31, 2023

Plus-size kids face a number of challenges in youth sports, including feeling uncomfortable in ill-fitting clothes, being the targets of bullies and feeling ignored. Pam Luk, a former plus-size young athlete who has launched a clothing line for these athletes, gives parents and coaches tips for ensuring the kids' have...


Jan 18, 2023

When sports kids experience overuse injuries, it often hurts their mental game, often leading to burnout.

Robert Weil, a sports podiatrist and host of the Sports Doctor Radio Show, says it's important for parents and coaches to understand the issues that lead to overuse injuries and burnout. Pressure to continue playing...


Jan 4, 2023

It's easy to assume that young athletes are most interested in winning games and competitions. But that's not what the research says, according to Bill Eckstrom, CEO of Ecsell Sports and author of The Coaching Effect. In focus groups, athletic directors and coaches say that a positve sports experience is what kids...