However, it is increasingly evident that many
injuries in youth sport, especially those related to doing too much too often, are preventable!
In addition to retaining the teens
in their youth sports program, the program also provides them with developmental opportunities while serving the community.
The absence of women as
coaches in youth sports has been criticized by some as one of the most backward traditions in sports today.
Child abuse awareness and prevention is an important
issue in youth sports today as it affects the health and well - being of children participating in all sports, and at all levels.
And when you look at the research, kids
in youth sports in particular actually spend a surprising amount of time being sedentary.
I grew up here, and i am active
in youth sports as a coach, football and baseball are my passion.
I believe youth sports would see positive changes if more women were allowed to take an active
role in youth sports policy and rule - making.
Unfortunately sexual abuse of young players has occurred
in youth sports leagues of all kinds, as well as with individual coaches in individual youth sports.
Whether you
work in youth sports administration by design or accident, youth sports administration is a very important piece of community recreation programs!
The clinic features video and text resources to educate and train parents to prepare for their upcoming season and to deal with their children, coaches and others involved
in the youth sports experience.
During my 15
years in youth sports I've seen and heard officials treat the game for youth as just a paycheck.
As a clinical child psychologist
interested in youth sports, I've seen a huge cultural shift in the meaning and culture of youth sports.
The bullying prevention training prepares volunteers to prevent, recognize and respond to bullying
behaviors in youth sports.
Training for these professionals is the key to raising the level of
professionalism in youth sports and setting the standard for successful youth sports in each community.
In addition to networking with industry leaders and key advocates, you will learn the latest
trends in youth sports safety.
Together, we can go a long way towards making sure youth athletes are properly hydrated and to eliminating heat
illnesses in youth sports.
However, the
rise in youth sports participation has caused an increase in sports - and recreation - related injuries among children.
The value of hard work, organization, time management and commitment
learned in youth sports will pay unexpected dividends later in life too!
Every day, all across the country millions of children take
part in youth sports, whether through a local recreation program, club team, or through a school - sponsored program.
Too many times, we unfortunately find adult behavior becomes one of the biggest issues to deal
with in youth sports.
Plus, the steps that leaders
in youth sports need to take to improve their programs will be outlined; and policies that can be implemented to ensure consistency and accountability will be covered.
Simply put, as I have been saying for years, we need to put the word «youth,» «games,» and «play»
back in youth sports.
Return to Play laws have been enacted in some form by every state in the country in response to the changing landscape of concussion
awareness in youth sports.
The integration of girls and
boys in youth sports leagues are encouraged for children ages 8 years old and younger.
My intention for running the series is to provide parents with facts regarding three big issues
in youth sports so they can make fact based, informed decisions about their families participation.