Topics: Sports & Rec

I worry about the state of youth sports. Somewhere along the way, revenue generation jumped ahead of the player experience. We started chasing the elite dream earlier and harder, and forgot what sport is supposed to give kids.

Coach Santa visits kids’ sports team to emphasize the key values of sport: kindness, teamwork, respect, effort, leadership, and fun. He talks to them about how to be a good teammate, try again after a mistake, and respect refs.

Women’s professional sports are finally getting their due, and that’s a big deal for girls—and all kids—in sport.

These drills and games will help your child develop the skills they need to play basketball, including dribbling, shooting, and passing.

With every Olympics, we hear compelling stories of the athletes’ journeys since childhood. For many parents, this may raise the question: Could our own child be an Olympian one day?

Canada has over 30,000 sport and recreation organizations—and dropout rates remain stubbornly high. The uncomfortable question for any program leader: Is your program actually as good as you think it is?

Empathy is an innate capacity we have to see the world through someone else’s eyes. And it’s very beneficial for athletes and coaches.

Wondering where to take your family skiing this winter? Try one—or more—of these great family-friendly ski hills, from British Columbia to Quebec!

I’ve been laser focused on this issue since my son was abused—along with other athletes—by his coaches. The more I examine the problem of peer and coaching abuse, the more I see solutions.

There’s a special bond that forms between sports parents on the sidelines. One mom shares her experience with this bond at this year’s Canada Games.

Assisting, Informing and Motivating Physical Activity, a team of experts and researchers, has written five evidence-based recommendations, designed to help organizations support children with disabilities.

A pervasive myth in sport is that if we prioritize athletes’ psychological safety, we limit competitive achievement. Here’s why that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Multi-sport means that a child participates in two or more sports in a calendar year, when affordable and practical for their family. 

The journey of elite athletes isn’t always the fairytale we see it sold as. It’s so much more nuanced, robust, and interesting than that.

Ringette is an ice sport that’s great for encouraging teamwork and improving skating skills. Here’s everything you need to know about it!

Wondering how to handle bad behaviour from your child’s coach, such as yelling or demeaning comments? Here are some practical suggestions for how to address it tactfully.

A new sports documentary shines a light on early sport specialization and the dangers and drawbacks it has for our kids.

Is your child feeling overcommitted to or overwhelmed by competitive sports? Here’s how you can help address it.

A coaching philosophy answers critical questions: What are your priorities as a coach? How will you foster a love for the game in your players? How will you balance competition with development?

An Australian study finds that kids who participate in sports are more likely to do better on tests, have better school attendance, and be accepted to university.

Olympian Kelsey Mitchell’s cycling career took off at a rapid pace. She shares some tips for parents who are raising sporty kids.

Tiffany Leung shares her breakdancing journey—and tips for sports parents—as she gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Here’s an overview of common sports injuries kids get and why they happen, plus some useful tips for helping your kids avoid them.

A new study by Canadian Women & Sport presents a business case for a thriving women’s professional sport market.