Tag: Youth Sports
Youth Football Coaches Urged to Rethink ‘Bad Attitude’ Labels
A new report from the Football Association (FA) is urging youth football coaches to reconsider how they label young players with "bad attitudes." The...
Parents’ Pressure Hinders Youth Football Performance, Study Finds
A new study by the University of Birmingham has found that excessive parental pressure is significantly hindering young footballers' performance. Published in the Journal...
Youth Coaches Stifle Creativity by Overcoaching, Experts Warn
Youth football coaches in the UK are being warned by experts that their overcoaching is stifling creativity in young players. The issue, highlighted by...
UK Parents Face Hidden Football Costs This Season
Parents across the UK are facing significant hidden costs as the new football season kicks off, with expenses extending far beyond the initial registration...
Growth Spurts Impact Young Athletes’ Performance
Young athletes in the UK are experiencing significant fluctuations in performance and injury rates due to growth spurts, according to a recent study published...
Growth Spurts Impact Young Athletes’ Performance
Young athletes in the UK are experiencing significant fluctuations in performance and injury rates due to growth spurts, according to a recent study published...
Rising Facility Costs Bar Thousands from Sports Participation
Thousands of young athletes across the UK are being priced out of sports participation as facility costs soar, according to a recent report by...
How to choose the right sport for your child
Picking the perfect sport for your kiddo isn’t just about jumping on the latest bandwagon or what all the other kids are doing this...
Helping shy kids get into team sports</h1
Helping shy kids get into team sportsGetting shy kids to dive into the world of team sports? Now, that’s a challenge that’s as tricky...
How to support your child in a sports trial
Navigating your kid’s sports trial? Oh boy, it’s like stepping onto a rollercoaster blindfolded — thrilling, nerve-wracking, and sometimes downright confusing. But here’s the...
School sports in the UK: What parents should know
Diving headfirst into the chaotic, sometimes brilliant, and occasionally baffling world of UK school sports is like opening a can of worms — but...
Budget tips for buying sports gear for kids
Navigating the wild jungle of kids' sports gear shopping without turning your wallet into a sad, empty shell? Yeah, it’s like trying to catch...
Brixton Boss’s Tactical Masterclass Clinches Under-16s Crown
Brixton's youth football programme has secured its first Under-16s Championship title following a tactically astute campaign that culminated in a decisive 3-1 victory over...