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The Institute for the Study of Youth Sports will be hosting its second annual DEI Conversations in Sport conference on September 30, 2024. The DEI Conversations in Sport conference series seeks to identify topics, provide a space for solution-focused discussion, develop strategies to combat the -isms and -phobias, and equip coaches and administrators with theā¦ Read More »
Lauren is a recent graduate of MSU, and defended her dissertation research on intra-team conflict in sport at the end of May. Her research interests also include program evaluation and coaching. Aside from research, she enjoys working with individuals and teams as a mental performance consultant. What brought you to the ISYS? I have beenā¦ Read More »
Looking to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to support athletes in youth sports? We’ve curated this selection of free and low-cost resources tailored specifically for coaches, educators, and anyone passionate about fostering the development of young athletes. From coaching techniques and guidelines to youth development strategies, these resources are designed to equip youā¦ Read More »
Chelsi Ricketts is a fourth-year doctoral candidate working with Dr Leps Malete in the psychosocial concentration. Chelsi is also an International student from Jamaica, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. Chelsi’s dissertation is aā¦ Read More »
The Institute for the Study of Youth Sports will be hosting its first DEI conference on October 30, 2023. The DEI Conversations in Sport conference seeks to identify topics, provide a space for solution-focused discussion, develop strategies to combat the -isms and -phobias, and equip coaches and administrators with the tools to improve their youthā¦ Read More »
Alysha is a cisgender woman who grew up playing and watching many sports, where she did not always feel welcome. She has shifted that passion for play into a determination for accessible sport experiences, which informs her research. She is a doctoral candidate and graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Kinesiology at MSU. Whatā¦ Read More »
Meredith is a fourth year doctoral candidate studying Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Truman State University where she competed as a collegiate swimmer. She received her master’s degree in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Meredith instructs undergraduateā¦ Read More »
Kylee is a 4th year doctoral candidate working with Dr. Gould. She earned her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University in Sport Industry and her master’s from the University of Tennessee in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior. During her time at MSU, she has worked as a graduate assistant at the Michigan High School Athleticā¦ Read More »
Dear Friends, Colleagues and the (Youth) Sport Community: This is an unsettling time for our country. The protest marches and demonstrations taking place throughout the United States and around the world in the last few weeks have made all of us stop to reflect on racism in our society. We know police brutality and institutionalā¦ Read More »
Parents strongly influence the experience their child has in sport but it’s not always easy when trying to manage the different demands of sport and parenting. Find some tips for how to help children thrive and enjoy participation as a parent in our infographic.
