John Engh

Banish Black-And-White Stripes?

Since the inception of organized youth sports, there has been a need for officials to oversee the games on fields and courts.

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Savor Setbacks

One of my most memorable youth-sports coaching experiences was the first season I coached my son in T-ball.

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More Than Words On Paper

This past fall, the National Alliance for Youth Sports had the opportunity to present an educational session at several industry conferences.

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Time To Update

The biggest challenge for an organization that offers online education or training almost certainly is making sure the information and curriculum are up-to-date.

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About 10 years ago, the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) received a call from one of its largest member organizations: “What does NAYS have for us on bullying prevention?” I immediately recognized this was a subject missing from our training.

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Opportunity, Motivation, And Access

The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) has always championed the idea that active kids are likely not only to be more physically fit but to be mentally healthy as well.

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The Quest For Fun

Of all the programs initiated by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, my favorite one is the Start Smart Sports Development Program.

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Break Body-Image Barriers

Lately, I have been lucky enough to view some of the interviews the National Alliance for Youth Sports is collecting from top experts for a free, new training that will be offered to coaches, parents, and youth leaders, which deals with understanding good mental-health habits.

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Matters Of The Mind

These days, there seems to be much talk about mental-health challenges in the world of sports.

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Duty Of Care

As spring sports begin, it’s important to examine the policies and processes in recruiting and signing up volunteers.

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Make Inclusion A First Thought

After listening to a presentation on inclusion by Krista Rappoccio from Move United at the most recent Youth Sports Congress, I remembered one of my favorite volunteer youth-coaching experiences.

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EAPs

With the summer months approaching, I am reminded of a specific incident that could have ended in tragedy during my youth-sports experiences decades ago.

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Banish Black-And-White Stripes?

Savor Setbacks

More Than Words On Paper

Time To Update

Banish Bullying

Opportunity, Motivation, And Access

The Quest For Fun

Break Body-Image Barriers

Matters Of The Mind

Duty Of Care

Make Inclusion A First Thought

EAPs