Tag Archives: kids and sports

  Get your head in the game with the help of these instructional and training facilities in the DMV. Children of all ages can develop skills in a new sport with specialized classes; meet with coaches for private, small group and team-centered training for student athletes; use competitive equipment to …

  According to the Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, an estimated 45 million children participate in sports in the United States annually. It’s no secret that sports have benefits for young participants, from physical and psychological to social development. As an athlete who got started as a toddler and …

  Sometimes it’s great to just run, play and discover new interests. If your children are still feeling out which sports are right for them, or don’t want to commit to rigorous schedules and competitive standards, here are some community athletic clubs and organizations from our April 2022 sports directory …

  “When you’re an athlete, you think you’re going to play sports your whole life,” says Tony Korson, father of three and founder and CEO of Koa Sports. Instead, he turned to coaching and mentoring the next generation after college. This work led to Koa Sports, a Bethesda nonprofit whose …

Spring, sun and sports go hand in hand. These books are sure to inspire kids to make the most of their time outdoors while keeping them reading. All titles are available at the DC Public Library.   Picture Books   “Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle” written and illustrated …

  In an era where family schedules are jam-packed, there is so much busyness in the name of being active. Why do parents sometimes feel as though a child who isn’t on a sports team is missing out on an experience compared to their peers? Not all kids enjoy organized …