Youth Sports | Sports Zone Media

Jun 24, 12

Many high school athletes push themselves to succeed in the hopes of getting a college scholarship based on their athletic ability. The problem is that the percentage of high school athletes who actually get college sports scholarships is actually low. While so many young athletes dream of this, college scholarships are actually…

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Healthy snacks and nutrition for high school athletes is very important. This is a crucial time in a teen’s life because they’re growing at an amazing rate and growth spurts are common. In order for teens to be healthy and meet their full growth potential, they need to eat nutritious meals and snacks. Sports can be very…

read more Jun 22, 12

Competition tension is a problem that can face athletes of all ages and background. However, high school athletes often have even more pressure on them to succeed and excel and they may often be faced with more tension and stress than other athletes. Competition tension can lead to burnout or “crashing” and it is a leading cause…

read more Jun 20, 12

Burnout is a problem that athletes of any age can face. There are many pressures that befall high school athletes and they are very susceptible to sports burnout if you’re not careful. It is the role of parents, coaches and the players themselves to take the proper steps to try to avoid burnout. Unfortunately, many kids quit…

read more Jun 19, 12

As a high school basketball coach, you will face many challenges. It becomes about more than just playing the game or the “experience”. While it’s important to keep youth sports fun, many players are there to try to earn scholarships, get noticed by scouts or at least to showcase their talents and hone their skills more…

read more Jun 14, 12

High school athletics are an important time in a young athlete’s life. These developmental times for skills also build emotional strength and mental agility help the young athlete succeed later on a college or even a professional level. Many high school athletes do not go on to play their sport after graduation but the lessons…

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