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 »
Youth Athletes
Youth athletes are under more pressure than ever before to perform in their sport. ISYS provides resources to help these young athletes cope with the pressures of sport and keep it in perspective.
Sport Parents: Navigating the Demands of Sport and Parenting
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.
ISYS 40th Anniversary Conference Photos
At the end of November, we hosted a conference in honor of our 40th Anniversary. Top researchers in the field presented their work to an engaged audience. Check out some of the photos from the event and use the link below to view all the photos. Link to Google Drive Folder with ISYS 40th Anniversaryā¦ Read More »
The Institute Hosts Lecture on Prevention of ACL Injury in Children
Ā Ā Ā In September 2016, the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports was proud to present the 4th Annual Kristen Marie Gould Endowed Lecture on Sport for Children and Youth. We were honored to receive and host the esteemed Dr. Lindsay J. DiStefano, ATC, of the University of Connecticut. Dr. DiStefano addressed an assembled crowdā¦ Read More »
Dr. Lauer Discusses Youth Football Bounties on ESPN Outside the Lines
ESPNās Emmy Award-winning investigative series, Outside the Lines and host Bob Ley, tackled the issue of paying 10 and 11-year-olds for big hits on a California Pop Warner team. Dr. Lauer was invited to have a panel discussion with Ley and Dave Zirin, renowned sports writer. Dr. Lauer talked about how the potential exists forā¦ Read More »
How can I learn to better concentrate?
I play high school baseball and I would like to improve my hitting. My coach says my swing is good but I need to concentrate better at the plate. However, I am not sure how to do that. Can you help me learn to concentrate? Concentration is critical to sport performance. That is why coachesā¦ Read More »
For Kids
The Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) at Michigan State University was founded by the Michigan Legislature in 1978 to research the benefits and detriments of participation in youth sports; to produce educational materials for parents, coaches, officials, and administrators, and; to provide educational programs for coaches, officials, administrators, and parents. The Instituteā¦ Read More »