Issues & Advice

Do you know when’s a good time to introduce your student-athlete to a college coach? How about ways to stay on track academically and athletically?

Here are some important things parents should know before starting the recruiting process to help them manage it better.

Taking on the responsibility of coaching your child’s recreational sports team can be quite exciting, but it can also cause a bit of anxiety. Sure, it’s very rewarding to take your passion for a certain sport and share it with a team of young players who share the same passion, but along with the thrill […]

12-year-old Manning Bradley has overcome physical limitations to become an up-and-coming baseball star Manning Bradley wasn’t alive for Jim Abbott’s 1993 no-hitter – a day that lives in baseball infamy. That, however, doesn’t stop the 12-year-old baseball star from garnering comparisons to the former Major Leaguer.   Abbott, a 10-year major league veteran, and Bradley […]

If your child has a coach with these traits, their love for sports will be nurtured and the chances are much greater that your young athlete will stay in the game longer. Parents, you don’t have to settle for a coach who is not giving your child what you really want them to have in […]

Valerie Arioto and Haylie McCleney share how other sports helped them in softball, what their parents did to support their athletic journeys, and their excitement for softball's return to the Olympics.

Don’t think your athlete needs a hydration plan? Learn about the importance of developing a hydration plan with your athlete to protect them from the potential dangers of dehydration and over-hydration.  There’s no way to know exactly how much water each of us needs to consume daily. With varying levels of activity, finding the right balance of fluid […]

Be part of the solution, and support this special sport that we all love. Oh boy, it’s that time of year again!  Spring lacrosse seasons are finishing up and the summer tournament season is about to begin. This is also the time when sportsmanship and conduct issues seem to hit a boiling point.  A recent […]

Clubs sports are an amazing opportunity for young athletes to compete against other athletes, make new friends, and further develop their skills. But with those opportunities, comes great costs. Travel costs, specialized training, uniforms, mid-game snacks and post-game meals, end of season celebrations, you name it.  With so many costs, it is important to get […]

Make sports a part of this summer’s family vacation with a trip to one or more of these destinations. From baseball to boxing to NASCAR, our list has a destination for every sports family. While summer is sometimes called the “sports abyss,” it’s a great time to fire up the family roadster and visit North […]