George Carlin did a classic bit of comedy on the differences between the sports of baseball players vs. football, giving the impression that the two sports couldn't be more opposite in terms of pace, terminology, and other factors. We agree and would add that the...

For many youth athletes, the start of a new sports season may be right around the corner. Many of these athletes will experience aches, pain, and injuries during the first few weeks of the season. With some helpful hints and preventative measures, an athlete can...

In many circles, concern about the stress placed on youth sport participants seems to be the most frequent topic of discussion when youth sports is mentioned. Is there stress in youth sports? Of course, there is! Not only do the athletes experience stress, but so do...

How Much Is Enough, How Much Is Too Much? The past 25 years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of sports programs being offered to young athletes. In most communities, organized teams and leagues are available for baseball, soccer, football, and basketball,...

It's Little League season again, and if you're a coach, there are 10 health tips you should know to help keep your players healthy. "The number one health tip coaches should remember is that children are not miniature adults and shouldn't be treated as such," says Jim...

Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day? We all know that water is important, but have you ever seen it written like this before? 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world drinking soda pop.) In 37% of Americans,...