Only 24 percent of American children between the ages of 6 and 17 get the physical activity recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. That means three-quarters of our children are not getting 60 minutes (or more) per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity and vigorous intensity physical activity at least three days per week.
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How Little League Parents Can Help Kids Face the 2020 Postseason Cancellation
What was unimaginable just a few weeks ago is now a painful reality. Little League International has cancelled the 2020 Little League Baseball Regional Tournaments and the Little League World Series in Williamsport. At the local level, many communities are still hopeful their little league baseball and softball seasons can take place later this spring […]
I’m a Little League Ball Player and the 2020 World Series Was Cancelled. Now What?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of 82 regional qualifying tournaments and seven World Series events for Little League International leaving ball players across 84 countries heartbroken. If you are a Little League ballplayer-–baseball or softball–this is a huge emotional loss for you on many levels. Words will not lessen your disappointment. Sadly, […]
Three Simple Tips for Making Online Learning Easier for Parents, Students and Teachers
Whether our kids are serious athletes or just love to get out and play with their friends, cutting physical activity out of their day for two months or longer is not an option. So, how do you keep them active but coronavirus-free in these uncertain times? Here are a few activities you can consider.
To Be a Transformative Coach, Remember These Four Things
Whether our kids are serious athletes or just love to get out and play with their friends, cutting physical activity out of their day for two months or longer is not an option. So, how do you keep them active but coronavirus-free in these uncertain times? Here are a few activities you can consider.
The Lessons I Learned From My High School Coach Are Still With Me Today
Whether our kids are serious athletes or just love to get out and play with their friends, cutting physical activity out of their day for two months or longer is not an option. So, how do you keep them active but coronavirus-free in these uncertain times? Here are a few activities you can consider.