Cheating in Sports

Ryan Tremblay
Cheating has been a problem in sporting events for as long as there have been competitions, and doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. In fact, cheating in youth sports has become a big problem with playing older kids against younger kids. These older kids parents and coaches are using fake birth certificates…

Pros and Cons to Youth Sports

Ryan Tremblay
Youth sports are highly popular pastimes for young athletes, with approximately 45 million children and adolescent participants in the U.S. However, just as with most things, there are pros and cons to be considered regarding these activities. One pro is that participating in youth sports keeps young athletes active. Although some may not know this,…

Competitive Youth Sports

Ryan Tremblay
Competitive youth sports have a long history of being popular activities for children to participate in outside of school. While many youth sports leagues nowadays are made up of middle-class children, this was not the case in the early 1900s. Back then, youth sports were dominated by lower-class children, as their middle-class counterparts were educated…

10 Benefits to Youth Sports

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There are many benefits to young athletes participating in youth sports. One benefit is that participants can learn socialization skills by interacting with their peers in a fun, enjoyable environment. Young athletes can learn proper communication methods, as well as how to play well with others and resolve problems themselves, all while making friends. Another…

Playing Favorites in Youth Sports

Ryan Tremblay
When a parent notices their child not getting much playing time in youth sports, they will often try to figure out why that is. Did their child miss practice? Was their child mouthing off to the coach? Did they, the parent, do something wrong? These are all valid concerns, all of which could be true.…

Youth Sports Myths

Ryan Tremblay
Youth sports are a popular way for children to participate in healthy, athletic competitions that help build social skills, as well as build good habits for later in life. However, a number of misconceptions exist about them which should be corrected. One misconception is that youth sports are all fun and games. This, unfortunately, is…

Playing Time in Youth Sports

Ryan Tremblay
In youth sports, the problem of who gets playing time can sometimes rear its ugly head. All members of the team want to play the most; it’s only human nature. However, the way in which it is handled is very important. As participants in youth sports typically range in age from around 6 to 14,…

Fair AAU Basketball Age Rules

Ryan Tremblay
AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball is typically thought of as a fine way for young players to get extra practices and exposure to the sport in the hopes of improving their game. However, the wording of some rules, combined with the willingness of some coaches to exploit it, has angered some parents involved in AAU.…

Youth Sports Cheating

Ryan Tremblay
One of the worst things an athlete can do in sports is cheat. By gaining an unfair advantage over one’s opponent, not only is the opponent rooked out of a fair result, but the cheating winner achieves a victory that is devalued, not only in the eyes of the opposition but in the eyes of…

Problems in Youth Sports

Ryan Tremblay
Although they are meant to be fun, wholesome and health-conscious activities for children, youth sports have a number of problems that go along with them. One problem is parents who take over the game or sport for their child, and dictate every action of their young athlete’s career. Youth sports are supposed to be enjoyed…