We are for an honest sport!
Every kid at some point in their life dreams of making that basket, pinning that opponent, hitting a home run, or accomplishing great things in any sport. Of course, winning isn’t everything, but feeling that moment of greatness is still the stuff of which dreams are made.
We are back in the office after a wonderful (and busy) few days in Malibu, California for the “Doping and the Culture of Sport: Law, Science, Money and Ethics” symposium at Pepperdine University. Convening experts from around the world, this symposium was unique in that it brought together a variety of perspectives on doping — scientists, […]
For winning, that is. The one aspect of youth sports over which you have the LEAST control, it turns out, also happens to be the least important part of coaching youth. In fact, a study conducted by Michigan State found that 90% of kids said they would prefer to actually get playing time on a losing team […]
t is no great secret that the 2012 Paralympic Games in London were extremely successful. By the Opening Ceremony, 2.4 million tickets had been sold to the events. The internet was abuzz with news stories, blog posts, and video clips featuring the athletes with disabilities and their stories of success. The public’s response was overwhelming […]
High fives. School spirit. Team pride. School-based sports programs can bring out noticeable positive reactions and behaviors in teens. But what are the deeper benefits from these programs? What are we losing when schools are forced to cut these programs?
Join the world’s top game changers in the anti-doping movement for the one-day symposium, “Doping and the Culture of Sport: Law, Science, Money and Ethics.” This symposium features 18 speakers, panelists, and special guests, including the esteemed Professor Arne Ljungqvist, M.D. of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee Medical Commission. Not only […]
Yesterday the Foundation for Global Sports Development descended upon Capitol Hill as participants in Childhelp’s National Day of Hope luncheon in Washington, DC. This annual event brings awareness to the widespread problem of child abuse, and fosters discussions between child advocates and legislators about how America can better protect its children. We are pleased to […]