Improving Youth Sports
As a former volunteer youth coach and long-time sports parent, I’d love to play a small part in highlighting all the important work being done—from organizations to extraordinary individuals—to create a more inclusive, positive youth sports culture.
National State of Play Report
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
PCA: New Positive Youth Culture Index & Latest News
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...
Recommended Reading This Month (July 2024)
Recent insightful articles from Andscape/ESPN & Education Week, plus Aspen’s latest Project Play initiative announced at June’s Ideas Festival.
State of Play
To celebrate the June 11 International Day of Play, Aspen Institute highlighted coast-to-coast community successes in its Project Play latest State of Play report. Check out the invaluable public-private partnership work across youth sports in rural Colorado (where...
Recommended Reading This Month (April 2024)
A few youth sports recommended readings pulled from recent newsletters.