Overscheduling and Burnout in Youth Sports

More than 60 million children participate in organized sports in the United States. 75% of those children even play more than just one sport. The participation of children in organized sports is increasingly growing rapidly. This is great considering how obesity was also on the rise in the United States. There are some things that…

Cheating Culture In Youth Sports

Though it’s heart-wrenching to see what the kids went through, it isn’t surprising to see Jacki Robinson West’s U.S Little League Title getting stripped off due to violations of rules of recruiting players from outside of the league’s set boundaries. The engrained element of cheating has always been a part of youth sports. Another example…

Youth Sports- Adults Cheat, The Kids Pay The Price

Parents who have actively participated in the youth sports world would agree to a certain extent that there is an element of cheating there, especially by the adults.  It all starts with coaches and parents making changes in the team by bringing better players from other districts or older divisions. They do that, at young…

10 Benefits to Youth Sports

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…