As the nation continues to grapple with a youth mental health crisis, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) – one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sports, equity, and society – released its latest research today, shedding light on the pivotal role of sports in fostering girls’ positive mental health.

With summer right around the corner, it’s important to keep in mind the signs of heat-related illness in your student-athletes.

Athletic administrators nationwide are being asked to assume additional responsibilities while continuing to direct the athletic program. With tight budgets and reductions in staffs, superintendents and principals have to shuffle tasks and duties to other individuals to keep things operating. That can place more stress on the AD.

A crucial premise to adhere to is that post-layoff program construction must be planned with the understanding that most of the athletes have probably been fairly sedentary over the break. This holds true regardless of whether the athletes were sent home with an optional “vacation workout.”

In response to a letter from women lawmakers, including Rep. Bobby Levy, the Oregon High School Activities Association (OSAA) has come out defending its gender policy in high school athletics.

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) may sanction esports as an official sport due to growing interest.

Youth sports have been a critical part of childhood development for decades. According to the National Survey of Children’s Health, from 2020-2021 roughly half of children aged 6-17 “participated in a sports team” or “took sports lessons after school or on weekends.”

Your team should compete consistently, regardless of the players coming through your program, and the keys to success are basic. This is something everyone can do if they are willing to work hard and commit.