Maddie Gardner became a celebrity as a cheerleader in high school. She also endured the early stages of what’s now known as cyberbullying.
Author: Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY
10 tips for keeping youth sports fun – for parents and kids alike; take it from a batboy
Billy Pinckney sought out pros to uncover these tips athletes and their parents can take to heart. They might even keep you from quitting the team.
15 inspirational ‘Ted Lasso’ quotes for youth sports coaches
Just like Jason Sudeikis’ character in Ted Lasso, you don’t have to be an expert in the sport you’re coaching. You just need to have an open mind.
When can teenagers start lifting weights? What about a personal trainer and coach?
Coach Steve has found that moderate strength training can start early in life. If you see maturity in your child, you can even try a personal trainer.
Keys to help young baseball players realize their MLB draft dreams (and dreams along way)
With the MLB draft in full swing, Coach Steve offers up some tips on what youth and high school baseball players can do to stand out.
How to view winning and fun when it comes to youth sports
The latest Ask Coach Steve column looks at winning and the path you take toward it in youth sports. The journey should include having fun.
Q&A: Olympian Shannon Miller on gymnastics journey, cancer battle, being a sports parent
Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller discussed her gymnastics journey, her battle with cancer and what it’s like for her now being a sports parent.
How to deal with favoritism and nepotism in youth sports: 3 tips from our experts
How do you keep a child motivated and driven when favoritism prevents the payoff of All-Star selection? Coach Steve has 3 tips for a worried reader.
George P. Bush is out of politics, for now, and using family lessons to coach baseball
George P. Bush shares some of the lessons his grandfather, President George H.W. Bush, taught him about coaching and parenting young athletes.
How a college student (or athlete) can discover the real world during summer
For this week’s Coach Steve column, a reader asks about her son, a college athlete, and a productive summer entering senior year.