Looking to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to support athletes in youth sports? We’ve curated this selection of free and low-cost resources tailored specifically for coaches, educators, and anyone passionate about fostering the development of young athletes. From coaching techniques and guidelines to youth development strategies, these resources are designed to equip you… Read More »
Parents/Coaches
Youth athletes deserve competent coaching and sport parenting. ISYS is committed to providing coaches and parents scientific information they can use to better lead youth and facilitate their development in sport and outside of it, as well.
ISYS 40th Anniversary Conference Photos
At the end of November, we hosted a conference in honor of our 40th Anniversary. Top researchers in the field presented their work to an engaged audience. Check out some of the photos from the event and use the link below to view all the photos. Link to Google Drive Folder with ISYS 40th Anniversary… Read More »
Dr. Vern Seefeldt Intervew – ISYS 40th Anniversary Conference
At the 40th Anniversary Conference, Dr. Vern Seefeldt, founder of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sport, was interviewed by current director Dr. Dan Gould. Check out the interview below. Part 1 – Dr. Vern Seefeldt Interview https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/VernSeefeldtPart1_FINAL/1_09zsk0u3 Part 2 – Dr. Vern Seefeldt Interview https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/VernSeefeldtPart2_FINAL/1_8zew6r7w
Materials from the 2018 Summer Coaches School
The 4th annual Summer Coaches School (summercoach.msu.edu) wrapped on Friday, June 29. With over 40 coaches and sport leaders in attendance, we considered this another success. Some of the presentations featured materials that we would like to share. We have made them available in a public Google Drive folder, and we ask that you use… Read More »
Now more than ever, coach education is a priority
The following article is the annual message from the Director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports, Dr. Dan Gould. As I write this version of the Director’s Report, I cannot help but think of two recent conversations I had about youth sports coaches. In the first conversation, a friend told me about… Read More »
Dan Gould on Spartan Podcast with President Simon and Athletic Director Hollis, Advancing Youth Sports
Dr. Dan Gould of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports was interviewed on the Spartan Podcast. Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon and Athletic Director Mark Hollis joined Gould on the podcast. The podcast is an excellent discussion about the Institute attempts to use science to better the world of sport and… Read More »
Lauer Cited in Canadian Huffington Post Article on Coaching Your Child
Dr. Larry Lauer of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports was cited on January 21 in an article posted on Canada’s Huffington Post news site. The article focuses on how to coach your child in sport. Parents Coaching Sports – Huffington Post Canada ISYS has been a leader in sport parent research and… Read More »
Five Things a Tennis Parent Can Do Immediately to Help Their Child Play Well
As a parent you often wonder “What can I do to help my child be successful today?” And, often the answer is “not much”. In fact, ISYS research has revealed that parents sometimes struggle to understand their role in sport. Furthermore, we have learned from tennis coaches that as many as 33% of tennis parents… Read More »
What are the appropriate number of practices?
I sit on the board of our local soccer league and we are presently debating whether our youngest participants (ages 5 to 7) should be limited to one practice and one game per week. Some teams have been practicing 2 to 3 times per week and those teams win by a wide margin. However, a… Read More »