by Peter Oltchick | Mar 27, 2025 | Local Spotlight, Youth Sports
On the eve of (stateside) Opening Day, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Play Ball, MLB’s outstanding program to encourage casual forms of baseball & softball to help grow participation in the sport. Check out the recent news that Bobby...
by Peter Oltchick | Jan 30, 2025 | Local Spotlight, Youth Sports
Recent inspiring articles from NBA.com and AdvertisingWeek.com, plus an introduction to Every Kid Sports. NBA.com: Teaching Children Hoops. NBA star Luka Dončić is starting his own foundation, with the primary objective to ensure that children learning how to...
by Peter Oltchick | Nov 24, 2024 | Local Spotlight, Youth Sports
Aspen Institute has released its 2024 State of Play report for youth sports. Please see key findings on participation, coaching, and trends to watch for 2025. Participation Trends Coaching Trends 10 Youth Sports Trends to Watch
by Peter Oltchick | Sep 24, 2024 | Local Spotlight, Youth Sports
Learn more about the Positive Coaching Alliance’s new tool to assess and improve the effectiveness of youth sports programs, plus a closer look on PCA’s critical partnership with Schools. Positive Youth Sports Culture Index PCA Partner Of The Month- Schools: An...
by Peter Oltchick | Jul 24, 2024 | Local Spotlight, Youth Sports
Recent insightful articles from Andscape/ESPN & Education Week, plus Aspen’s latest Project Play initiative announced at June’s Ideas Festival. Andscape / ESPN: The New Participation in Youth Sports: Adults Gone Wild. Senior Writer Jerry Bembry explores the world...
