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Sports Parenting
What is 'Success' in Youth Sports?
What does 'success' mean in youth sports? It can be different for each athlete. Read these tips to be the best sports parent you can be.
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Fundraising
How to Create a Youth Sports Sponsorship Package
Finding sponsors in your area can help alleviate the financial stress of running your sports organization. Read our guide to creating a sponsorship package to help get you started!
Sierra Swigert
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Sports Parenting
Coaching Begins at Home: The Role of Parents in Youth Sports
Parents of youth sports athletes play an important role in their kid's development on and off the field. Here are some ways parents can help kids succeed.
The Jersey Watch Team
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Sports Parenting
Uncovering the Reasons Kids Drop Out of Youth Sports
Why do kids drop out of youth sports? Find out how kids quitting sports can impact on their lives, and strategies for parents and coaches to keep kids playing.
The Jersey Watch Team
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Background Checks
How to Run a Youth Sports Background Check (2024)
Keeping kids safe is critical if you run a sports organization. Learn everything you need to know about youth sports background checks in this post.
Tim Gusweiler
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Online Registration
Switching From Paper to Digital Youth Sports Registration
The transition from manual, paper-based registration to digital youth sports registration will save you a ton of time. Here's how to make the switch a smooth process.
The Jersey Watch Team
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Soccer
4 Fun Youth Soccer Defensive Drills [VIDEOS]
Keeping youth soccer practices fun for players can be tough. Try using these fun defensive drills throughout your next season to help players develop every practice!
Connie Harrington
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Youth Sports Management
4 Best Practices for Managing Your Sports Organization’s Social Media
Are you struggling to figure out what to post to your team’s Facebook page? If so, we’ve got you covered! Check out our recommended best practices to becoming a sports social media guru in no time!
Sierra Swigert