Car pools are a sports mom's best friend, lightening the load of all those trips to practices and games that weigh so many moms down. They also save on the cost of gas (and with a gallon costing over $4 per gallon these days, probably for good, those savings could be substantial) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But they require commitment and planning if they are going to work...
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Team of Experts
Do you have a question about youth sports that requires special expertise to answer? Here’s where you can get answers from some of the top experts in their field.
An estimated 12 million student athletes will suffer some type of sports or recreational injury this year. Here’s where parents, coaches, and administrators can go for timely and timeless information on preventing and treating youth sports injuries.
Children who play sports have special nutrition and hydration needs. The Nutrition channel provides information about the foods and fluids your athlete should be eating and drinking before, during and after sports for peak performance.
While mothers and fathers face numerous challenges in parenting a child who plays sports, the potential rewards are even greater. Here’s where parents can find the information they need to be successful youth sports parents and help make the sports experience safe and enjoyable for the entire family.
Here’s where you’ll be able to find information on the equipment needed for a particular sport and how to buy it, a primer on that sport or activity, and videos and advice from experts.
Team administrators (a/k/a Team Moms), game officials, coaches and club and league administrators are critical members of the youth sports team. In particular, coaches can, and often do, make the difference between a positive and negative sports experience for youth athletes. This is the place to find information on what it takes to be a successful Team Mom, official, youth sports coach or youth sports administrator.
Darryl Floyd, former professional basketball player, coach/consultant and sports agent, talks about how to rebound from injuries and the importance of introspection and a support system to get an athlete back on his/her feet.
Sports psychologist Dr. Casey Cooper talks about how sports benefit athletes with Attention Deficit Disorder or ADHD by building self-esteem and providing a physical outlet.
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