Parent Education

Parent education in the youth sports area is lacking within the current research (Dorsch et al., 2019). It would be important for future research to focus on understanding a variety of stakeholders within youth sports in order to develop a research-based parent...

Positive and Negative Factors

Positive Sports Factors There are many positives to youth sports, and it is important to note how the family relationship can impact sports in a positive manner.  Extensive research has been completed in the area of youth sports and active participation showing sports...

Parent Participation in Youth Sports

Youth sports are a frequent occurrence in many households in the United States.  Even further it has become more common for youth to participate in competitive youth sports.  Children are being asked to join competitive sports at earlier ages than in the past. ...