KSM In Depth | Pittsburgh Sports Report

Practice makes perfect, right? That’s what parents and coaches say and that’s good advice – but it extends beyond the physical aspect of sports.

Oftentimes it can be just as important to be mentally ready for a sport or activity as it is to be physically ready.

08/22/2016 - 17:31

by: KidSports Staff

Heart vs. Skill: How maximum effort yields maximum results

“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” - NBA player Kevin Durant

Andrew Cambruzzi has a pretty good idea of what it takes to get noticed as a young athlete.

07/11/2016 - 17:30

by: Chris Hayes

Street Smarts

Games commonly found on mobile devices and larger consoles nowadays usually revolve around violence, entertainment, or some combination of mindless activity and often inappropriate content.

Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, and the violent Call of Duty series or Halo are among the most popular for people of all ages, especially teens.

06/03/2016 - 14:02

by: Zach Laufer

The 12-Month, One-Sport Athlete

A lot of people reminisce about the “good old days” when they were growing up. They played a variety of sports all year; fall was football and soccer season, winter was basketball and wrestling, and spring was for baseball and lacrosse.

Although every individual’s selection of chosen sports varies, the common theme of differentiation remains.

05/20/2016 - 14:35

by: KidSports Staff

The Challenges of Being a Sports Parent

Wherever you are on your path as a sports parent, it’s good to stop and examine your approach to their activity. Do you pay enough attention? Are you pushing your child a little too hard?

We’ve all heard about (or have seen) the overbearing parent who shouts too loudly at games, bullies the coach to play their child more, and every once in a while gets ejected from the game.

08/05/2015 - 09:51

by: KidSports Staff

Sibling rivalries: Athletic struggles and successes in families

Bill and Nancy Johns discussed many things before having children, but they never thought that having two of their own children excelling in softball would cause a world of trouble.

The yelling, fighting and physical confrontations between Michelle and Melissa, two years apart, were becoming unbearable.

07/23/2015 - 14:07

by: Vee Matisko

What Should I Do When My Child is Struggling in Sports?

If your child is struggling in sports, what should you do? Should you talk to your child’s coach? Take extra time to practice with him or her? Or just plain let them quit?

Every situation differs, of course, but in general it is best to let your child have his or her own chance to make decisions about sports.

01/08/2015 - 12:17

by: Samantha Rakers

Youth Sports and the Toll on Family Life

Twelve-year-old Samantha plays soccer almost year round. That means her middle-school season is followed by indoor games and training in the winter, then local recreational leagues in the spring. In the summer, she attends a couple of camps as well.

Her sister Danielle plays basketball with a similar level of commitment.

07/08/2014 - 08:10

by: Steve Sampsell

Potential Positives and Negatives of Youth Sport Participation

There are a great many life lessons that can be learned through youth sports. But if negative experiences make kids quit playing, they lose out on any benefits.

The Potential Positives

05/06/2014 - 15:16

by: Joe Luxbacher PhD

Bullying