How Much Water Should Your Young Athlete Drink?

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How Much Water Should Your Young Athlete Drink?

Between two-a-day tournaments, humid gym floors, and a kid who forgets to drink anything that isn’t flavored, hydration is one of the easiest things for parents to get wrong — usually by under-guessing how much a growing, sweating body actually needs. This guide breaks down exactly how much fluid young athletes should drink before, during, … [Read More…]

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USATF’s 4-City Youth Calendar, the 45% Soccer Surge & NIL’s Mental Health Tax (April 2026)

Youth sports news April 2026 is hitting on multiple fronts: USA Track & Field locking in a four-city national youth championship calendar, an unprecedented 45% projected surge in youth soccer participation tied to next year’s home World Cup, and new research showing that NIL-related social media pressure is taking a real mental health toll on … [Read More…]