Here’s this week’s SportsSteps roundup — 9 items across Youth & School Sports, Leagues & Community, Health & Safety.
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The TLDR
- Youth & School Sports: The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Explained for Families
- Leagues & Community: Georgia High School State Runner-Up Abby Found Sends Verbal To Youngstown State For Fall 2027
- Health & Safety: Magic mushroom ingredient takes the fight out of aggressive fish
Youth & School Sports
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Explained for Families
College sports recruiting has never been more complicated. Years of conflicting state NIL laws, landmark antitrust lawsuits, and changes to the transfer portal have left families, coaches, and athletic programs working… NCSA College Recruiting
Leagues & Community
Georgia High School State Runner-Up Abby Found Sends Verbal To Youngstown State For Fall 2027
Found’s lifetime best in the 100 butterfly would have finished sixth in the ‘A’ final at the 2026 Horizon League Championships. SwimSwam
Katharine Berkoff Shares Goals for UVA Pro Am: “Be happy and present more than anything”
Katharine Berkoff had a solid showing in Charlottesville this week, winning the 50 Back (25.43, tying with Claire Curzan and .2 from the World Record) SwimSwam
Health & Safety
Magic mushroom ingredient takes the fight out of aggressive fish
A psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms appears to have an unexpected effect: calming highly aggressive fish. Researchers discovered that low doses of psilocybin significantly reduced aggressive attacks in… ScienceDaily Sports Medicine
From the blog this week
What to Feed a Picky Young Athlete: A Parent’s Guide
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Best Sports for Kids Who Are Small for Their Age
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Choosing Team Captains That Actually Lead
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Is TeamSnap Free for Small Youth Teams? Pricing Explained
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Grip Strength for Athletes: Why It Matters & How to Build It
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