Burnout doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the result of multiple interwoven factors that build up over time and overwhelm the young athlete’s ability to cope.

Ever feel like you didn’t connect well with your athlete before the big game? Here’s how to strike the right balance between motivation and pressure to master the art of the pre-game pep talk.

A youth sports coach is one of the most influential adults in a young person’s life, obligating a coach to prioritize character development along with the teaching of the sport.

The increasing volume of Tommy John surgeries among young athletes has been described as nothing short of an epidemic by orthopedic surgeons.

A simple shift in perspective for sports parents can go a long way toward supporting young athletes today and into the future.

Raising emotionally tough and resilient athletes in the high-pressured culture of youth sports is one of the greatest challenges facing parents today.

A desire for success, living vicariously, and social pressures are just some of the reasons parents are critical of their kids athletic performances, diminishing their enjoyment of sports.

There are no mulligans out on the course, so practice like you play!

Kids are always watching, so setting good examples and modeling positive behavior can help young athletes develop both on and off the playing field.

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