The Hidden Costs of Youth Sports: Financial Strain and Emotional Toll

By Alexandria Chrumka, MD, and Joseph Guettler, MD Early sports specialization (ESS) significantly strains the athlete and the entire family. Dr. Mark Hyman’s book, The …

Is One Sport Holding Your Child Back? The Dangers of Early Specialization

By Alexandria Chrumka, MD, and Joseph Guettler, MD “You’re 4 years old and still can’t pass a soccer ball? She’s already so far behind! She’ll …

Avoiding Opioid Exposure in Youth Athletes – A Playbook for Coaches and Parents

As part of our educational partnership with Pacira BioSciences, Inc. – a company leading the charge in driving awareness for non-opioid pain management options – …

NCYS Teams up with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to Train Coaches in Social and Emotional Abuse Prevention and Positive Youth Development Best Practices

NCYS and the U.S. Soccer Foundation announced a new strategic partnership today to scale the Foundation’s Coach-Mentor Training to ensure that more coaches are trained …

NCYS and GoRescue Partner to Help Save Lives

Suwanee, GA – June 1, 2023 – The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) and GoRescue, a leading nationwide provider of AED programs and CPR …