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Welcome to My Journalism Blog! Hi everyone, welcome! I’ve never blogged before, so we are going to learn how to do this together. I am...

No one likes to lose. But in youth sports, losing is often where the best lessons happen. I’ve seen young athletes handle crushing...

It might sound surprising, but some of the best leadership lessons I’ve ever seen happened on the sidelines, when players weren’t even on...

When I first signed up for youth soccer at age 6, I thought I was just learning how to dribble, shoot, and win games. But as the seasons...

During a rainy Saturday flag football practice, frustration was high. Players were slipping, and the defense was struggling to stay on...

Sometimes, leadership in youth sports shows up in the heat of the moment. During a rec league basketball tournament last weekend, a 13U...

In the middle of the fall soccer season, the Bears were falling apart. After three straight losses and frustration on the field, the team...

There’s something special about the friendships that come from sports. Maybe it’s the hours spent sweating through practice together, or...

Youth sports are about more than competition. They’re about connection. When kids join a sports team, they’re stepping into a built in...

For twelve-year-old Tyli, the local soccer field wasn’t just a place to burn energy on weekends—it became the space where she built her...

Hydration is one of the most overlooked aspects of youth sports nutrition, but it plays a massive role in how well kids perform. Even a...

Game day nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be strategic. Many young athletes skip meals due to nerves or...

Kaitlyn, a 14 year old soccer standout with dreams of going pro. She trains five days a week, sometimes twice a day. On the outside, she...

Nearly 70% of kids drop out of organized sports by age 13. One major reason is a lack of encouragement and mentorship. A strong role...

Youth sports are about more than just competition, they’re about learning life skills that last far beyond the game. One of the most...

At just ten years old, Luke had already fallen in love with basketball. He spent every afternoon at the neighborhood court, practicing...

It’s natural for parents to want to be involved in their child’s sports activities, but finding the right balance is key. Being too hands...

One of the most important roles parents play in youth sports is providing encouragement without overwhelming pressure. Kids do best when...

When Mike’s daughter, Emily, joined a local basketball team, he was thrilled. He envisioned her becoming a star player, maybe even...

Kids who engage in sports at an early age have stronger social skills. From learning to share the ball to communicating with teammates,...