Youth sports news this week was about who plays and who doesn’t. Two national reports came out within days of each other. One found boys are leaving organized sports, and the other found girls fall behind as early as age 8. Money kept flowing into flag football, youth media and facilities at the same time. … [Read More…]
Your kid goes down on the field, pops back up limping, and insists they’re fine — but you’re not so sure. Deciding whether a sports injury is a walk-it-off bump or something that needs medical attention is one of the most stressful judgment calls in youth sports, and getting it wrong in either direction has … [Read More…]
A concussion doesn’t always look dramatic. There’s rarely blood, and most kids never lose consciousness — they just seem a little off. That’s what makes youth sports concussions so easy to miss in the middle of a fast-moving game, and so important for parents to learn to recognize on their own. This guide breaks down … [Read More…]
Youth sports news May 2026 wraps the third week with major NIL movement, new heat-acclimatization protocols ahead of summer, and fresh sport-specific injury surveillance data. The HUSTLE Act cleared its first committee vote, two states finalized concussion-protocol legislation, and youth basketball saw a fresh round of academy realignments. Add summer-camp readiness updates and continued momentum … [Read More…]
Concussion symptoms parents should know can save a child from long-term brain injury, missed school, and chronic post-concussion problems. Concussions in youth sports are more common than most parents realize — an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions happen each year in the U.S., and most are mild traumatic brain injuries. Recognizing the signs … [Read More…]
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