“Sixth grade is when we tell kids to start getting going,” says Jerome Williams, who played for Georgetown and went on to the NBA.
Author: Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY
Cyberbullying in youth sports: How former cheerleader overcame abuse in social media age
Maddie Gardner became a celebrity as a cheerleader in high school. She also endured the early stages of what’s now known as cyberbullying.
10 tips for keeping youth sports fun – for parents and kids alike; take it from a batboy
10 tips that offer insight young athletes and their parents can take to heart. They might even keep you from quitting the team. Take it from a batboy.
15 inspirational ‘Ted Lasso’ quotes for youth sports coaches
Just like Jason Sudeikis’ character in Ted Lasso, you don’t have to be an expert in the sport you’re coaching. You just need to have an open mind.
What Kirk Cousins’ episode of ‘Quarterback’ can teach us about parenting athletes
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, wife Julie. and two sons take center stage in an episode of the Netflix docuseries “Quarterback.”
When can teenagers start lifting weights? What about a personal trainer and coach?
Coach Steve has found that moderate strength training can start early in life. If you see maturity in your child, you can even try a personal trainer.
Keys to help young baseball players realize their MLB draft dreams
With the MLB draft in full swing, Coach Steve offers up some tips on what youth and high school baseball players can do to stand out.
Q&A: Olympian Shannon Miller on gymnastics journey, cancer battle, being a sports parent
Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller discussed her gymnastics journey, her battle with cancer and what it’s like for her now being a sports parent.
How to deal with favoritism and nepotism in youth sports: 3 tips from our experts
How do you keep a child motivated and driven when favoritism prevents the payoff of All-Star selection? Coach Steve has 3 tips for a worried reader.
George P. Bush is out of politics, for now, and using family lessons to coach baseball
George P. Bush shares some of the lessons his grandfather, President George H.W. Bush, taught him about coaching and parenting young athletes.