Backyard Play in Sports

Articles for sport parents, young athletes, and youth coaches on the importance of backyard play in sports.

Why Young Athletes Excel with Backyard Play [Podcast]

Ultimate Sports Parent Podcast

The Benefits of Backyard Play Gary Simmons, author of “Gymbag Wisdom,” and a sports performance specialist who concentrates on teens, has some interesting anecdotes to share about the athletes he works with in high school. The top players he deals with are not the ones who play on traveling teams. … Read Sport Psychology Tip