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We can count on our friends at the Aspen Institute for industry leading research on youth sports. Additionally, they are at the spearhead of Project Play 2020, a multiyear effort to grow youth sport participation, with partners such as NBC, MLB, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, NBA, ESPN, NHL and … Read more
Many years before starting iSport360, I started my career working for President George H.W. Bush, a man who served his country as a Navy pilot, Ambassador, CIA Director, Congressman, Vice President and President. This week, as we pay tribute to the late President, an article from Performance Coach Alan Stein Jr. caught my eye, talking … Read more
Last week, we were thrilled to see Bryant Gumbel and HBO Real Sports present this concerning segment called “The Price of Youth Sports”. Here are just a few chilling facts from the segment: While spending on youth sports will top $17B this year, youth sports participation is down 8%. While mega youth sports complexes are … Read more
At one time or another we’ve all been that crazy sports parent. And while this newsletter always sheds light on how we can improve our sideline behavior, it’s good to know we are all in good company. Even one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and the NBA’s marquis player are guilty parties too. Take a … Read more
Thanks to performance coach and author Alan Stein Jr. for sharing this video and reminding us that player-led teams always outperform coach-led teams. This is true at the pro level but should be a goal for youth sports teams too. There is no doubt that as the kids get older, they should be taking control … Read more
If your life revolves around your kids’ sports, then help us improve youth sports for our kids. Join notable sports and Silicon Valley tech investors and participate in the first-ever public offering of shares in iSport360. Here why it’s a great opportunity: This is the only time iSport360 has offered its shares to the general … Read more
As a sports parent and coach, I know how complicated youth sports can be at times. So I’d like to share some helpful articles that shed light on the challenges we face… and some funny ones that might even give us an opportunity to laugh at ourselves. Please enjoy… and please click here to try … Read more
As a sports parent and coach, I know how complicated youth sports can be at times. So I’d like to share some helpful articles that shed light on the challenges we face… and some funny ones that might even give us an opportunity to laugh at ourselves. Please enjoy… and please click here to try … Read more
Our friends at the National Alliance for Youth Sports are hosting this year’s National Youth Sports Congress Nov. 7-10 in New Orleans. There, youth sports administrators from across the country can participate in programs aimed at helping to improve youth sports (that’s why we love what NAYS is doing!). Professional development and certification programs are … Read more
As a sports parent and coach, I know how complicated youth sports can be at times. So I’d like to share some helpful articles that shed light on the challenges we face… and some funny ones that might even give us an opportunity to laugh at ourselves. Please enjoy… and please click here to try … Read more