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Youth Mental Health in 2021: Where Do We Go From Here?

February 23, 2021 covid-19, mental health support, pandemic, time outside, youth mental health, youth recreation

The pandemic has been hard on everyone. In addition to implications for the physical wellbeing of those who contract COVID-19 and widespread economic repercussions, we are also seeing declines in mental health. While

Coaching for Change

February 19, 2021 coach training, million coaches challenge, physical activity, positive coaching alliance, positive youth development, social emotional learning, youth sports

Sports have the potential to create meaningful change in young people’s lives. However, social emotional learning and positive youth development are not automatic outcomes of youth sports participation. In order

Layering Up for Fun

January 21, 2021 cold weather fun, kids outside, pandemic with kids, park activities, winter outdoor activities

It can be easy to feel cooped up inside during the winter months when temperatures drop and the trees are bare. During the current pandemic, annual cabin fever can feel especially bad when it’s unsafe to gather in

COVID-19 Continues to Pose Risks to Youth Sports

January 17, 2021 COVID safety, COVID-19, physical activity, youth recreation, youth sports

For many people, playing sports is an important part of their childhood and young adult experience whether they go on to join the NBA or be captain of their neighborhood basketball team. Playing sports has many benefits