Sports for Middle and High Schoolers

Sports for Middle and High Schoolers Physical fitness, self-esteem, self-discipline, and just plain fun are a few of the benefits kids get from participating in sports. Read our tips and be sure your athlete's experience is a safe and positive one.

Kids and Sports
Learn about the latest trends.
Kids and Extreme Sports
Hooray for Soccer!
Five Tips for Staying Safe and Fit
Choosing the Right Sports Program
Preventing Sports Injuries
Soccer Safety
Baseball and Softball Safety
Exercise and Teens
Sports Safety
Keep kids safe with these safety tips and advice for injuries.
Teen Sports: Safety First
Common Baseball Injuries
Common Basketball Injuries
Common Football Injuries
Common Hockey Injuries
Common Soccer Injuries
Tips for Parents
Get tips on how to keep your kids safe.
When Your Teen Is a Sports Superstar
Sports and Your Teen: Whose Game Is It, Anyway?
Seduced by Steroids
What Every Parent Should Know About Gym Class
Families and Fitness
Expert Advice
See what experts say about kids and sports.
Is my daughter working out too much?
My son hurt his ankle playing basketball. Does he need an x-ray right away?
How can I motivate my son to get involved in local sports?
One son is a better athlete than the others.
Should I push my child harder in sports?
Is the gym teacher too harsh?
Should I keep pushing my son to play sports?
How can I motivate my son to join a team?
What college courses will help my son become a sports agent?
Can homeschooled kids play on high-school sports team?
My son's father criticizes him after every basketball game.
Girls in Sports
"Girl power" now has a whole new meaning. See what's driving our daughters to play sports.
Raising Your Athletic Daughter
Girls in Extreme Sports
Leveling the Playing Field
Wrestling with Change
More Resources on Girls in Sports
Sportsmanship
Winning isn't always everything. Read about what's wrong with today's sidelines.
It's Not Whether You Win or Lose: Teaching Good Sportsmanship
Sports Gone Sour?
Big-League Anger
Coaches Behaving Badly
Foul Balls and Furious Fathers
Why Kids Quit Sports
Polls and Quizzes
See if you've got your sport facts straight!
Baseball Families
Extreme Sports
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio
Sports Ethics for Parents
Sports Time
Extreme Sports
Ideas from Parents
Add your opinion and find out what other parents think about kids and sports.
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