Long Island's decline is nearly nine times the rate in high school football participation nationally.

A training program for coaches in Philadelphia seeks to help players deal with trauma off the field.

More than 100 young athletes will gather in Geneva, Ohio, this weekend for the Freedom 250 Patriot Games, an athletic competition that President Trump painted as proof of American exceptionalism but w...

A growing number of private investment firms are pouring millions into youth sports, and critics say their capitalization on the athletic development of…

Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one’s lifetime, and in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study....

As more kids increasingly flock to for-profit programs, community coaches are disappearing. A trend the city hopes to reverse by partnering with programs training teens to become the next generation.

NCAA survey found more than of half Division I male athletes see themselves as future pros

Using data from the National Sports and Society Survey (N = 3,993) and logistic regression analyses, this study drew upon social control, differential association, and life course theories to examine ...

The 6th Annual Ohio State Sports Analytics Conference encompasses three days of events, Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28: a virtual conference on March 26, a panel discussing investment i...

"Youth athletics seem to have quietly consumed the American childhood calendar — evolving from being an important part of growing up into the organizing principle of many families’ entire existence," ...

The study results shows that Catholics, especially Catholic men, were the most likely group to bet on sports.

A recent Ohio State study found that Catholic men are the most likely to bet on sports. I derived a strange sense of pride in that finding.

Having a religious affiliation doesn’t stop people from betting on sports in the United States, according to a new study.Results showed that people who infrequently attend religious services are more ...

Over the past decade, the gambling landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically, with sports betting becoming more accessible and widespread than ever. Sports gambling is linked to sanctifi...

Pickup basketball and neighborhood kickball are less common now than for generations past, giving way to more organized and formal youth sports intended to help kids get ahead, a new study suggests.Researchers found that compared to people born in earlier decades, youths born in the 1990s spent more of their recreational time playing formal spor...

Using large-scale national data (n = 3,845), this study employed multiple regressions to analyze U.S. adults’ reports of their relative frequencies playing informal versus formally organized sports...

Your young athlete may have dreams of playing in college or going pro, but you also have to be realistic about those dreams. Here's how.

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Ohio State News – Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be.Most parents have more realist...

Study reveals that most American parents have realistic expectations about their child's athletic future, despite some optimistic outlooks.

Parents of young athletes tend to have realistic expectations for their children’s athletic success, although a notable group still believes their child has a better-than-average shot at beco…

A recent study found that participation in travel sports has increased over generations, and the industry is leaving many families behind.

Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be.Most parents have more realistic expectations of their children’s future athletic achievement, a new study finds. But a substantial minority believe their kids will beat the odds and become...

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If you’re the parent of a child in sports, chances are your life gets extremely hectic. It’s not just the extra costs with sports, although a 46% increase on family spending since 2019 that surpasse...

In recent decades, the landscape of youth sports in the United States has undergone a profound transformation, marked notably by the explosive growth of private club and travel teams. A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Sport and Social Issues sheds new light on this phenomenon, revealing how participation in these specialized sports programs has surged dramatically among younger generations compared to those born in the mid-20th century.

Frequent churchgoers are more likely to say tackle football is appropriate for kids, according to new research. The study highlights how religious beliefs may influence support for the sport.

What responsibility do parents have when it comes to supporting and enrolling their children in sports, and what should they look out for in an ever-changing environment?

FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Harried parents aren’t wrong to suspect something’s changed in what is expected of them when it comes to their children

Parents, it is not just your imagination – you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids’ sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.A new nationwide study found tha...

By Rossy Soto, Grace Wang and Amaya ManzanoJune 10, 2025Youthcast Media Group®Ever since she started taking lessons at four years old, Marian Jimenez knew that swimming was her sport. Each kick and st...

Using data from the National Sports and Society Survey (N = 3,993) and multiple regression analyses, this study examined parents’ involvement in their children’s youth sports participation activiti...

Don’t the Sports Gods know that people work?

Beloved as the most popular sport in the United States, football is a prominent part of American culture and social interactions and is associated with both personal and social benefits. However, yout...

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A limited number of SSI Student Research Grants will be awarded to graduate students who commit to conducting sports and society research with an SSI faculty affiliate from Summer 2025 through Spring ...

Do sports really bring people together? According to a national survey, most Americans think so—especially those who’ve played on racially diverse teams.

This study uses National Sports and Society Survey (N = 3,993) data and regression analyses to investigate the racial/ethnic diversity of sport participation experiences, perceptions of the impact of ...