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NCAA Rewrites Eligibility, Girls Flag Football in 23 States, Youth Participation at 58%, Private Equity Faces Congress: 14 Must-Know Youth Sports Stories (June 28, 2026)

June 28, 2026

Youth sports are in the middle of a pivotal summer — the NCAA just overhauled eligibility from the ground up, girls flag football is breaking state-sanction records, and youth sports participation is climbing back toward pre-pandemic peaks while economic gaps widen. This week’s roundup covers the 14 biggest stories shaping how kids train, compete, and … [Read More…]

The 1.7× Sleep-Injury Link, AI Readiness Scores & State Track Season (April 19, 2026)

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026

Youth sports news April 2026 reached a loud week as April’s Youth Sports Safety Month pushed injury-prevention data into the spotlight, AI-powered wearables challenged how coaches read adolescent load, and state high school track championships locked in final dates. If you coach kids, raise an athlete, or run a program, these are the stories shaping … [Read More…]

Sports Sponsorship for Young Athletes: A Complete Guide

June 18, 2026September 17, 2025

Sponsorship used to follow a simple rule: win big, get noticed, get paid. That equation has changed. Today, a 16-year-old soccer player with a compelling story and an engaged local following can attract the same type of business partnership that once required a college scholarship or a national ranking. The combination of social media, expanded … [Read More…]

NCAA Rewrites Eligibility, Girls Flag Football in 23 States, Youth Participation at 58%, Private Equity Faces Congress: 14 Must-Know Youth Sports Stories (June 28, 2026)

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