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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 16, 2023 – Heartland Soccer Association, recognized as the largest soccer league and tournament host in the United States, culminated its 2023 league seasons with an extraordinary turnout of 2706 teams, showcasing a diverse range of...
With sports camps and more structured activities, kids today are increasingly likely to play their chosen sport year-round. But more time on the field brings a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries, including ACL and meniscus injuries in the knee, or...
For young athletes, focusing on only one sport at an early age ups their odds for injury, a new study warns. Sixty million kids play organized sports. By age 14, a growing number of them specialize in one sport with the goal of a college scholarship or professional...
Agility, or the ability to react quickly to change without losing your balance, is an important skill not only for playing sports, but also for everyday living. Strength training helps improve agility, but so do balance and coordination exercises. Simple moves include...
Playing sports offers plenty of fitness and other developmental benefits for kids, but injuries are common. Every year, more than 2.6 million U.S. children aged 19 and under are treated in the ER for sports- and recreation-related injuries. If your child plays team...
High-intensity interval training may boost your fitness at a cost -- perhaps increasing your risk for injuries. This popular type of training combines aerobics, weight lifting and calisthenics at maximum effort, followed by recovery periods. "These workouts are...
Being a parent is a tough gig at the best of times. How we support and guide our children through different obstacles and paths shapes them up as human beings and sets them up for their future. This especially runs true when your child becomes interested in sports and...