Valiant Sports Society curates and shares credible youth-sports resources from journalists, researchers, advocates, and organizations we trust. Some resources are free, others are paid. We include both—so parents can decide what’s right for their family.
A curated collection of the best third-party videos covering youth sports essentials—from mental health and athlete development to coaching culture and financial planning. We update this playlist regularly to give parents a fast, reliable place to learn and find trustworthy guidance.
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Steve Borelli brings years of reporting experience and real-world parenting wisdom to the youth-sports conversation. His USA Today columns are must-reads for any parent looking for clarity, perspective, and encouragement.
Explore a selection of his top USA Today articles here at USA Today.
Steve is also the author of Coach Steve's Youth Sports Survival Guide - How Parents and Kids Can Get the Most of the Experience
Author and youth-sports advocate Linda Flanagan offers one of the most important perspectives in today’s conversation about kids’ athletics. Her book, Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports—and Why It Matters, is a must-have for every sports parent—whether on your shelf or on your phone.
Kirsten Jones combines her experience as an athlete, parent, and certified performance coach to help families create healthier, more balanced sports journeys. Her book, Raising Empowered Athletes, is packed with practical tools and perspectives every sports parent can use.
Created by former sports parent and now respected educator Skye Eddy, SoccerParenting.com offers essential guidance, insights, and tools every soccer parent should have.
ECNL Athlete Health & Performance Research
In our conversation with Christian Lavers, one message stood out — the health of the athlete comes first.
The ECNL is investing in research focused on mental health, physical performance, injury prevention, and overall well-being to better support young athletes and their families.
These insights are valuable for every sports parent.
Project Play, an initiative of the Aspen Institute, is one of the nation’s leading voices for improving youth sports. Their research, frameworks, and parent resources help families understand what truly supports healthy development and long-term participation.
Explore Project Play at the Aspen Institute here - ProjectPlay.org.
Positive Coaching Alliance is one of the most trusted organizations in youth sports, dedicated to creating better experiences and stronger cultures for athletes, parents, and coaches. Their tools and training help families understand what healthy leadership, communication, and development really look like.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport provides essential information for preventing, identifying, and reporting abuse in youth sports. Their platform is a critical tool for parents who want to protect their children and understand their rights within any athletic environment.
TrueSport focuses on character development, sport values, clean competition, nutrition, and youth-athlete well-being. It’s a family-friendly platform that supports kids holistically, on and off the field.
The JED Foundation offers trusted resources that help parents recognize signs of anxiety, depression, identity loss, and other mental health challenges often experienced by young athletes. Their guidance is compassionate, practical, and accessible.
STOP Sports Injuries offers evidence-based education to help parents prevent overuse injuries, manage training loads, and understand healthy athlete development. This is a valuable resource for keeping young athletes safe and supported physically.
Many national governing bodies provide excellent information tailored to their sports, including rules, development pathways, safety guidance, and parent education. Examples include:
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