A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional ...

While many kids dream of becoming a professional or Olympic athlete, there may be physical and emotional drawbacks to ...

Former New York Times writer Harvey Araton's novel reveals a raucous life of a youth athlete, and lessons we can all learn ...

While some groups focus on long-standing issues of access and cost in youth sports, combating mental health problems in young ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Weeks before my first day of ninth grade, I got a phone call. It was an incoming senior at Revere High School, checking to see if I planned to go out for the tennis team. I must have ...

Another school year begins with parents hoping that their children do not just excel in the classroom but also on the sports field. While few parents harbour hopes of their children becoming ...

At the rinks where our 10-year-old son plays hockey, we’re greeted with signs warning us not to threaten, taunt or shout obscenities at players, coaches, refs or other parents. Why do such signs exist ...

It’s never too early for children to get into physical activity. The benefits include physical fitness, socialization and learning about teamwork. A Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s ...

Lindsey Rector added up the costs as she waited for her son to finish his baseball lesson. That was $60 a week right there. A ...

It's not a simple yes-or-no question as coaches must consider overall goals, player ages and the specific demands of the sport ...

Skiing, snowboarding, and downhill sledding are among the activities doctors say lead to some of the most common injuries ...

A Pennsylvania senator is pushing for youth sports to stay accessible for parents and children across the Commonwealth with a ...