ARTICLES FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS FROM THE NEWS...
Below are numerous articles from reputable news sources related to youth athlete development, and the sociology and psychology of youth sports.
USA HOCKEY - THE ULTIMATE HOCKEY + PARENT GUIDE
Published in the August 2018 edition of USA Hockey Magazine, this article contains tips on "How to Thrive This Hockey Season". Click the image to the left to view or download the PDF.
A Holistic Approach to Athlete and Character Development
October 30, 2019 by Lauren Glendenning
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/a-holistic-approach-to-athlete-and-character-development-sponsored/
PARENT SHOULD LIMIT SPORT PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN
October 17, 2019 by Roni Caryn Rabin
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/17/health/children-sports-injuries.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
ARE YOUTH SPORTS TOO COMPETITIVE?
May 1, 2019 by Jeremy Engle
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/learning/are-youth-sports-too-competitive.html
THE RIGHT FEEDBACK COULD KEEP YOUNG ATHLETES IN THE GAME
February 18, 2019 by Ellie Simpson
https://globalsportmatters.com/youth/2019/02/18/right-feedback-could-keep-young-athletes-in-game/
In the NHL, Finland is Now Here, There and Everywhere
February 13, 2019 by Andrew Knoll
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/13/sports/rantanen-laine-finland.html
As Gaming Culture Spreds, Youth Sports Become Even More Vital
February 11, 2019 by Nick Talbot
WHAT'S RIGHT ABOUT YOUTH SPORTS IN AMERICA
January 2, 2019 by Jim Taylor
5 Ways Parents and Coaches Can Take the Toxicity Out of Youth Sports
December 13, 2018 by Maya Castro
Arthritis at 30? Youth Sports Injuries Can Turn Into Chronic Problems
December 5, 2018 by Kate Thayer
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-youth-sports-overuse-injuries-20181126-story.html
Rushing Kids to Specialize in One Sport May Not Be the Best Path to Success
November 8, 2018 Source by Penn State
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181108110020.htm
Income Inequality Explains the Decline of Youth Sports
November 6, 2018 by Derek Thompson
Youth Sports Still Struggling with Dropping Participation, High Costs and Bad Coaches, Study Finds
The Real Cost of Youth Sports
September 6, 2018 by Ranata Simril
https://www.forbes.com/sites/renatasimril/2018/09/06/the-real-cost-of-youth-sports/#7b575367434e
Sport Specialization Tied to Injuries in Kids and Teens
August 22, 2018 by Lisa Rapaport
How to Avoid Burnout in Youth Sports
July 23, 2018 by Wyatt Myers
https://news.umiamihealth.org/en/how-to-avoid-burnout-in-youth-sports/
Youth Sports Referee Uses Videos to Blow Whistle on Abusive Parents
July 19, 2018 by Scott Stump
https://www.today.com/parents/youth-sports-referee-uses-videos-blow-whistle-abusive-parents-t133726
Parents, Fans Brawl During Girls Softball Tournament
June 20, 2018 by Journal Staff and Wire Report
Youth Sports, Social Media, Parents Have Changed the Job
Why We Still Allow Bullying to Flourish in Youth Sports
You Are Not Alone
May 15, 2018 by Corey Hirsch
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/corey-hirsch-you-are-not-alone
Reducing Injury Risk in Youth Sports
How to Instill Good Sportsmanship
How to Avoid Burnout in Youth Sports
May 7, 2018 by Jane Brody
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/07/well/how-to-avoid-burnout-in-youth-sports.html
Should Youth Sports Hand Out Participation Trophies?
May 4, 2018 by Jeff Barker
Does a Too Serious Youth Sports Coach Ruin Fun?
Misbehaving Parents Need a Time-Out From Youth Sports
April 2, 2018 by Ana Veciana-Suarez
http://www.miamiherald.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/ana-veciana-suarez/article207685819.html
South Carolina's Frank Martin Drops the Hammer on Angry Parents
March 18, 2018 by Morgan Moriarty
Some Advice for New Youth Sport Coaches
March 9, 2018 by Peter St. Onge
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/peter-st-onge/article204298379.html
Parents Spooked by Abuse in Youth Sports Set More Limits
February 27, 2018 by the Associated Press
Equal Playing Time in Youth Sports?
February 19, 2018 by Kristin Heredia
https://www.mywebtimes.com/articles/tn/2018/02/19/be3e6b1b15d55cd698e1cab245fb65ef/index.xml
Proof That Small Ice Hockey is Better for Kids
January 18, 2018 by Richard Monette
Have Adults Ruined Children's Sport?
December 28, 2017 by Tom Farrey
The Late-Bloomer Advantage in Sports
December 6, 2017 by Michael Shulder
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-latebloomer-advantage_b_9823272
The Death of the Slapshot
November 24, 2017 by Curtis Rush
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-death-of-the-slap-shot-in-the-nhl-1511547355
2 Reasons Why We Overdue Self Criticism and Beat Ourselves Up
November 17, 2017 by Craig
PARENTS MAKING YOUTH SPORTS A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
Potulny On Playing Time in Youth Hockey
October 2, 2017 by Michael Rand
Youth Sports Study: Declining Participation, Rising Costs, and Unqualified Coaches
The Astronomical Cost of Kids' Sports
August 24, 2017 by Emily Barone
The Stigma
May 31, 2017 by Brandon Marshall
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/brandon-marshall-nfl-mental-health-awareness
The Pros and Cons of Youth Sport Aren't Only Physical
May 5, 2017, by Marika Lindholm
Money Has Ruined Youth Sports
May 3, 2017 by Douglas Brunt
How Early Sport Specialization is Eroding Youth Sports
My Son Is Not 'Just' a House Hockey Player
March 25, 2017 by Caurie Putnam
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/just-a-house-hockey-player_us_58d6bf0de4b06c3d3d3e6e66
Here's What Young Athletes Really Need
February 14, 2017 by Jim Taylor
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-young-athletes-really-need_us_58a34d54e4b0e172783aa140
Benefits of Youth Sports
Motivate Children Through Purpose
November 8, 2015, by Kate Roberts
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/savvy-parenting/201511/how-motivate-children-through-purpose
Our 10-Year-Old Decided to Give Ice Hockey a Try
How Much is Too Much for Youth Hockey Players?
January 19, 2014 by Ken Campbell
http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/how-much-is-too-much-hockey-for-youth-hockey-players
The Fight to End Fighting in Youth Hockey
February 28, 2012 by KJ Dell'Antonia
https://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/the-fight-to-end-fighting-in-youth-hockey/
