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Kids and the Future of Watching Sports
The traditional way kids and adults watch sports is quite different than it was even 10 years ago.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
For Blind Children, Beep Kickball Levels the Playing Field
Thanks to this adaptive form of kickball, blind children no longer have to sit on the sidelines watching their sighted peers have all the fun.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Baseball Isn't Just for Boys
After a coach's harsh words, Justine Siegal has spent her life fighting for the inclusion of girls at all levels of baseball.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Adaptive Sports for Kids Brings Joy to Special Needs Children
Through adaptive sports, this Texas-based organization is changing the lives of disabled children and adults.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Sports Can Bring Families Together
Playing sports can be stressful for many families. But it can also bring them closer together.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Beware... Child Predators Are Lurking
How two child advocacy organizations are leading the fight against sexual abuse in youth sports.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
7 Reasons to Bring Back Free Play In Youth Sports
The concept of free play may not be as popular as it used to be. But here's why it should still be encouraged in youth sports.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Practice Doesn't Always make Perfect
Repetition by itself doesn't make you a better player.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Bouncing Back from Failure
How can youth athletes learn from failure without ruining their self-esteem? Some experts weigh in.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
What Youth Athletes Can Learn from Simone Biles
Players, coaches and parents can learn a lot from the Olympic gymnast's decision to withdraw from most of her events during the Tokyo Games.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Making Golf Cool for Kids
I fell in love with golf from watching my grandfather play. These 10 tips can help parents get their kids excited about the game.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
Looking Back
A recap of some of the most popular stories from Better Young Athletes in 2021.
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Stephen Michael Kerr
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