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Youth sports study finds fewer boys playing while participation among girls has increased

Children and teenagers playing sports overall has increased even as participation among boys has dropped off, according to an annual study released Wednesday.




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Extensive Study on Concussions in Youth Sports Finds Culture of Resistance for Self-Reporting Injury - Not Enough Evidence to Support Claim That Helmets Reduce Concussion Risk

Young athletes in the U.S. face a culture of resistance to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Jon S. Matsushita for Expertise in Youth Sports and Education

Jon S. Matsushita is lauded for his expertise as a respected soccer coach, ski instructor, and teacher




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Delaware State Agencies Partner with Youth Sports Teams to Prevent Opioid Use Among Teen Athletes

NEW CASTLE (Feb. 8, 2023) – Divisions from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families (DSCYF) are working together to prevent opioid abuse among young athletes by funding innovative prevention programs in the community. The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental […]



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How Social Discrimination Impacts Youth Sports Participation

Social discrimination faced by students acts as a barrier to their participation in physical activity and sports. Due to this, youth participation in sports is on the decline.




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Extensive Study on Concussions in Youth Sports Finds Culture of Resistance for Self-Reporting Injury - Not Enough Evidence to Support Claim That Helmets Reduce Concussion Risk

Young athletes in the U.S. face a culture of resistance to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans.




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Just in Time for the Holidays, Zorts Sports, The All-Purpose, Easy to Use, Youth Sports App

Zorts Sports has developed the most advanced and convenient youth sports app to help coaches, players and even parents, slide into youth sports season with ease.




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Specialty Youth Program Instructor (10) EX20-041 (Youth Sports) Funded




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Program Instructor(s) - Youth Sports (5) EX20-043 (Funded) (Bilingual)





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Best sports movies: ‘All-Stars’ resonates with anyone involved in youth sports

Editor’s note: The Gazette sports staff has compiled lists of its top 15 favorite sports movies. Each day, a different staffer will share some insight into one of their favorites. Some of them...




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A Lost Spring: Youth sports hit hard by pandemic too

Coronavirus shuttered sports on a global scale with millions of fans patiently awaiting the return of their favorite leagues.