youth sports
NFHS parent survey shows overwhelming support for education-based athletics
[caption id="attachment_27184" align="aligncenter" width="620"] The NFHS has published the results of its parent survey, revealing an overwhelming support for education-based athletics and activities. (Pictured: A high school football game in Mentor,...
NATA issues safety tips ahead of preseason practices, return to school
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) has updated its secondary school sports safety recommendations as preseason practices begin and student-athletes head back to school, offering general questions and guidelines to ensure proper spor...
Research reveals concussion challenges for athletes with ADHD
Research from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi reveals that athletes with ADHD need even more scrutiny when head injuries are involved, as they are more susceptible to concussions and have a longer recovery per...
Recognizing the subtle signs of overtraining in student-athletes
[caption id="attachment_43797" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Overtraining syndrome can develop gradually through excessive training and inadequate recovery, affecting athlete health and performance.[/caption] Back-to-school season is an excitin...
Building bridges between youth sports and high school athletics
[caption id="attachment_38560" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Prioritizing development and community connection can help strengthen youth sports programs and set high school programs up for success.[/caption] Coaching at the high school level ha...
New Jersey street hockey youth tournament results in brawl
New Jersey local police investigated a brawl involving players, coaches, and adults at a youth street hockey tournament that took place over the weekend. The two teams who participated in the sanctioned street hockey tournament in Egg Harbor Towns...
Seattle father arrested after assaulting teenage hockey referees
A Seattle father has been charged with assault after pushing two teenage referees during a youth hockey game last weekend. According to a Seattle Police Department report, officers responded around 11:50 a.m. to a report of an assault at the iceplex...
Pennsylvania youth football coach suspended following allegations opposing team used racial slurs to players
A Pennsylvania youth football coach has been suspended after the youth league ruled out allegations of the team's players being called racial slurs during a recent game. The Big East Youth Football League released a statement to parents late last ...
