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Top 3 Signs of Youth Sport Burnout

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Youth sport burnout is a serious condition that can negatively impact kids and their psychosocial development. Learn more about this condition and the top three signs to look for in your child.

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5 Sports Parent Tips to help Kids with On-Field Success

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Youth sports can be a challenging experience for many kids, but there are 5 big tips sports parents can offer kids that will pay big dividends on the field.  Sport psychologists regularly teach kids about the importance of mental toughness, …

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Parent Summer Youth Sport Checklist

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

Summer sports can be a lot of fun, but it takes parent preparation to ensure kids have a safe, fun, and healthy summer sports experience.

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Youth Sports: More Intense than Ever Before

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

If you thought youth athletes were super busy with their athletic schedules just a few years ago, their involvement in youth sports is even more intense today.

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5 Key Tips to Evaluating Youth Sports Officials

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Dr. Chris Stankovich

While youth sport officials are never going to be “perfect” (even professional officials aren’t perfect), there are some basic criteria fans can use to gauge to officials working their kids games this summer.

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