Register for annual Youth Sports Congress before Aug. 1 and save big
The annual NAYS Youth Sports Congress is quickly approaching and substantial savings are available by registering before Aug. 1 for what is the nation’s premier event for youth sports and recreation professionals.
The special early registration cost is $300 prior to Aug. 1, a savings of more than $100 off the $415 regular registration fee. A special rate for military registrants is $260 until Nov. 12 and $360 after that date.
This year’s Congress, held once again in conjunction with the Athletic Business Conference & Expo, will take place Dec. 1-4 in San Diego, Calif. Mike Ditka – Hall of Fame NFL coach and ESPN analyst – will be the keynote speaker.More...
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NYSCA volunteer coaches embracing Coach Rating System to gauge their impact with their young players
As a youth sports coach in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Jason Ivey devotes countless hours running practices, helping children develop skills and making sure their game days are fun-filled ones. But, like so many other volunteer coaches toting clipboards and juggling chaotic schedules these days, he has never been able to accurately gauge how well he is performing his duties – until now.
Ivey represents a fast-growing number of NYSCA coaches who are stepping forward to use the Coach Rating System to propel their coaching skills to a higher level, in the process opening the door for them to have an even greater impact on their players.
The one-of-a-kind rating system evaluates coaches’ skills in 14 key areas and provides both beginning and experienced coaches with incredibly useful information that most have never been able to get their hands on before.
“Overall, the rating system is a useful tool that any coach who is genuinely interested in what their parents think and want to continue to progress as a successful youth sports coach should use,” said Ivey, who is certified in football, basketball and baseball. “The feedback will help give me and my other coaches more insight as to what is on the minds of our parents and will definitely help us try to address the areas of concern better.”
Champion® invites players to create their own Athletes' Creed
In an age of win-at-all-costs competitiveness, Champion®Athleticwear, the National Alliance for Youth Sports and a council of key sports industry leaders are launching an effort to create an Athletes' Creed, a belief system designed to inspire players of all levels to reclaim the pure enjoyment of the game, the irrepressible camaraderieMore...
MCAGCC meeting needs of children with deployed parents
For children living on military bases around the world, separation anxiety from loved ones can be a difficult challenge to overcome. Like many bases, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center helps youngsters deal with time apart from their parents through participation in safe and positive youth sports experiences.
Huntersville’s top-quality programs stress the experience of playing
Back in 1990, Huntersville (N.C.) had a modest population of 3,000 — and a proportionally modest youth sports program. Nearly 20 years later, the town's population has grown to 45,000, and its youth sports programs have blossomed along with it, as evidenced by it receiving the prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports
The annual NAYS Youth Sports Congress is quickly approaching and substantial savings are available by registering before Aug. 1 for what is the nation’s premier event for youth sports and recreation professionals.
As a youth sports coach in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Jason Ivey devotes countless hours running practices, helping children develop skills and making sure their game days are fun-filled ones. But, like so many other volunteer coaches toting clipboards and juggling chaotic schedules these days, he has never been able to accurately gauge how well he is performing his duties – until now.
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In an age of win-at-all-costs competitiveness, Champion®Athleticwear, the National Alliance for Youth Sports and a council of key sports industry leaders are launching an effort to create an Athletes' Creed, a belief system designed to inspire players of all levels to reclaim the pure enjoyment of the game, the irrepressible camaraderie
For children living on military bases around the world, separation anxiety from loved ones can be a difficult challenge to overcome. Like many bases, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center helps youngsters deal with time apart from their parents through participation in safe and positive youth sports experiences.
Back in 1990, Huntersville (N.C.) had a modest population of 3,000 — and a proportionally modest youth sports program. Nearly 20 years later, the town's population has grown to 45,000, and its youth sports programs have blossomed along with it, as evidenced by it receiving the prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports
