Maple Lodge Farms supports a number of community
youth sports programs as well as food drives through its Maple Lodge Farms Foundation.
Sistrunk and 20 or so boys from
his youth sports program recently marched outside the Chicago Public Library demanding that New York City artist Eric Fischl's oil painting Boys at Bat, which is hanging in the library's cultural center as part of a touring baseball art exhibition, be removed.
No wonder, then, that reports describe a general lack of first aid, injury recognition and management knowledge among high school1 and youth2, 4 coaches, with
some youth sports programs lacking even a basic emergency medical plan.
Lots of
youth sports programs say they want to improve safety, but how many are actually making the effort to implement best health and safety practices?
, a set of comprehensive, sport - and issue - specific, and easy - to - understand youth sports health and safety «best practice» standards of care templates and checklists to assist
youth sports programs, and the parents and
There is a general lack of first aid, injury recognition and management knowledge among high school and youth coaches, with
some youth sports programs lacking even a basic emergency medical plan.
It could be described as a «How we do business, here» attitude, one deeply rooted in the leaders» values and beliefs about what is important to run a successful
youth sports program.
The day - long event will take a holistic approach to youth sports safety which addresses not just a child's physical safety, but emotional, psychological and sexual safety as well, and will show how, by following best practices,
youth sports programs can stem the rising tide of injuries that have become an all - too - common and unfortunate by - product of today's hyper - competitive, overspecialized, and over-commercialized youth sports environment.
«For far too long, the national media has focused on reporting on how
youth sports programs fall short in protecting the health and safety of youth athletes.
If you are involved in a private
youth sports program which plays on publicly - owned fields, diamonds, rinks, or courts, or are in local government, you have probably been hearing a lot lately about what is being dubbed the «power of the permit»: the authority municipalities and towns around the country are using to condition use of their athletic facilities by private programs on compliance with state concussion safety laws from which they would otherwise be exempt, or, in an increasing number of instances, to fill gaps in their state's law.
Looking for ways to grow your local
youth sports program?
This webinar discusses best practices
your youth sports program should adopt to improve your volunteer coaches.
A membership organization that provides training, support and continuing education to officials in out - of - school
youth sports programs.
More than 3,000 organizations have partnered with NAYS to improve
their youth sports programs.
Children whose parents / guardians have not completed PAYS will not be allowed to participate in
any youth sport programs requiring PAYS certification.
Find out what AEDs have been selected by other
youth sports programs, organizations or businesses similar to yours in your area, why they made their selection, and whether they are satisfied with their choice.
Ask that the mission statement of
a youth sports program, its bylaws and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of board members and other officers be publicly available and posted on the program's website, and that the time and place of board meetings be advertised and open to any parent or concerned individual to attend (even if only to observe).
In that speech (a full copy of which you can view by clicking here), I offered some suggestions on how each of us — whether we be parent, coach, official, athletic trainer, clinician, current or former professional athlete, sports safety equipment manufacturer, whether we were there representing a local
youth sports program, the national governing body of a sport, or a professional sports league, could work together as a team to protect our country's most precious human resource — our children — against catastrophic injury or death from sudden impact syndrome or the serious, life - altering consequences of multiple concussions.
Since moving into private practice, I have been applying this approach to working with individuals, local high schools and
youth sports programs.
The proposal by Sen. Robert Menendez and Rep. Bill Pascrell involves national concussion guidelines currently under development for schools and
youth sport programs by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
USA Football's Heads Up Football program has become the first
youth sports program to earn official support from three major medical entities.
Ralph's real passion is underserved children as he invests his time and talents in The Boys and Girls Club, United Way, and a multitude of
youth sports programs.
The money is to be used for
youth sports programs.
What an honor to know that the staff at
the youth sports program you volunteer time at appreciates your work so much that they would nominate you for a national award.
«Sportsmanship is stressed in all
our youth sports programs through our philosophy of Kids First and providing a fun and safe place for all children to learn and play sports,» Adams says.
«Manuel Escobar is tireless and passionate when it comes to providing quality
youth sports programming,» said Lisa Licata, senior director of NAYS» Professional Administrators.
As the only tri-service joint base in the U.S. serving families from the Air Force, Navy and Army, the Joint - Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst Youth Sports & Fitness Program in New Jersey is in a unique situation to take the best aspects of each branch's
youth sports programs to create one outstanding youth sports program.
«We have a staff of two full - time Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) employees along with volunteers and a small support staff to organize and implement
youth sports programs,» says Miste Adams, Recreation Superintendent.
At the National Trail Parks and Recreation District in Springfield, Ohio the staff conducts
its youth sports programs with a Kids» First philosophy.
When it comes to providing high - quality
youth sports programs that kids will remember for a lifetime, the City of Henderson, Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department Sports Section in Nevada does it as well as anyone.
Any youth sports program — regardless of location, size, sport, organization type, or leadership structure — can decide to make sportsmanship a priority and back up their words with actions.
Recently, in conjunction with the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS), a special Onsite Academy for Youth Sports Administrators was held for 30 staff members involved in overseeing and conducting its wide variety of
youth sports programs.
The Mountain Home AFB
Youth Sports Program staff provides a variety of innovative programs — kayaking, mountain biking and snowboarding among them — that are keeping kids active, engaged and having fun.
I believe it is very important to network and learn from more experienced professionals to build confidence and to ensure exceptional
youth sport programs.
«The community relies heavily on
this youth sports program to provide activities for their children.»
Henderson's
youth sports programs strive to be excellent in every training, practice, game and culture.»
Applying for the Excellence in Youth Sports Award is a process
the youth sports program at MCAS - MCCS Miramar Youth Sports in San Diego (Calif.) knows quite well and takes very seriously.
Erwin Parks and Recreation provides
youth sports programming for more than 600 youngsters.
«Gregory Prayer is the epitome of
a youth sports program volunteer and a cornerstone of the Camp Lejeune - New River Youth Sports programming,» says Christopher Williams, its youth sports manager.
It's important for everyone involved in
the youth sports program to exhibit sportsmanship at all times.
But even with the most dedicated parents running the local
youth sports programs, terrible things can happen.
Henderson is a member of the CYSA Leadership Committee, a professional organization that is the voice of all professional youth sports administrators and provides support and direction for community
youth sports programs.
Within the Air Force
youth sports program, there are many extraordinary programs and individuals.
These are the same leagues that put so much time and dedication toward offering
youth sports programs when opportunities were no longer available through the city recreation department.
The prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports Awards, created by Athletic Business magazine and NAYS to honor organizations that deliver the highest quality
youth sports programs, were also presented during the awards session to these five incredibly deserving organizations:
She is also a Certified Youth Sports Administrator and a member of the CYSA Leadership Committee, which is a group of recreation professionals that provides support and direction for community
youth sports programs nationwide.
You can use the information from the evaluations to improve
your youth sports program by addressing any coach concerns, developing a coaching improvement plan or giving coaches with high scores a pat on the back for their hard work.
Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany utilizes parental feedback to help provide excellent
youth sports programming
«The Air Force is committed to providing the very best
youth sports programs on its bases,» said Lisa Licata, director of NAYS» Professional Administrator Programs.
«Our staff uses hands - on training and education to promote and encourage sportsmanship in all
our youth sports programs.