Youth Sports

Families play a pivotal role in the development of children’s sports talent. Parents are the most influential in initially exposing their children to sports and provide the greatest encouragement concerning their participation.

Child Sport Stars

Success at the highest levels in many sports depends on early entry, early specialization, year-round training, and frequent competition.

The Anti-Jock Movement

The anti-jock movement refers to a loosely organized backlash against hypermasculine cultures often associated with high contact sports like gridiron football and hockey.

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)

Sport Academies and Camps

Through the last quarter of the twentieth century, a significant element of sport performance and participation has been the rise of sport academies and sport camps.