It can be a tricky proposition–weighing the benefits of playing youth sports. For those who are serious about the activity, both kids and parents, there’s a lot of investment involved. Investment of time and money. Surely that’s why we all … Continue reading
The weather experts tell us the worst of the heat wave is over. That’s good news. For now. The past few weeks have been brutal in most states, making summer sports events very uncomfortable. And, frankly, dangerous. When kids are … Continue reading
As we all continue to hear about the alarming rate of concussions even at the youth sports level, we also hear about new equipment being developed and sold that provides extra protection against concussions. Should we believe what these manufacturers … Continue reading
For the past few months we’ve all heard a lot about concussions suffered in sports. The outcry among parents at the youth sports level has been loud and long. We’d heard about concussions before, of course, but I think we … Continue reading
With Memorial Day looming, the heat of summer is right around the corner. For sports moms and dads, those months mean sitting through games in the heat and humidity. For youth sports kids, it means running around in that same … Continue reading
A lot of parents have been asking this question–for some years now, yes, but lately they’ve been asking it much more often. The parental hue and cry about concussions has grown louder, reaching a crescendo following the suicide last week … Continue reading
Not a day has gone by in the past year or so when I haven’t heard some mention of concussions in youth sports. Our constant question: how we can do better at protecting our young athletes? It has been great … Continue reading
You’ve no doubt heard it already – kids in youth sports have entered the era of specialization and overactivity. They limit themselves to one sport in the hope of taking their skills and performance to a much higher level, and … Continue reading
If you have teenagers, you know that they’re probably the most hydrated age group on the planet. For some, drinking water becomes almost a fetish and certainly is a common teen affectation. Younger kids, however, will drink when they’re thirsty … Continue reading
With spring sports season well underway, parents and coaches need to take all the necessary precautions to keep the kids safe, healthy and active. All the activity, however, can lead to injuries. Rather than turn into some over-protective helicopter parent, … Continue reading
