Play Hard – Play Fair – Have Fun
We’ve gathered our favorite ideas from around the internet to keep kids active, healthy, and learning sport skills while at home. There are three categories: Sport-Specific, General Games, and Food For Thought.
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SOCCER STARTS AT HOME
Soccer Starts at Home teaches the importance of getting children comfortable with the ball & the vital role that parents play in early childhood development.
TRAIN AT HOME
Free training program from the New York Red Bulls youth program.
SOCCER DRIBBLING DRILL
Practice dribbling at home using empty bottles instead of cones.
BASEBALL: PICKING UP A HOP
Get the jump on your ground ball fielding with this helpful drill for picking hops and easier infield dominance.
SPURS SPORTS ACADEMY
Youth basketball resources from the San Antonio Spurs.
BASKETBALL DRIVEWAY DRILLS
A 5 spot shooting drill you can practice at home.
SUMMER WALL BALL CHALLENGE
From our friends at Texas Tomahawks LAX
FIVE LACROSSE STICK SKILLS
Five skills players can practice at home.
COSMIC KIDS YOGA
Yoga, storytime, and mindfulness all in one!
“AS MANY ROUNDS AS POSSIBLE” 5 MIN. CHALLENGE
How many rounds of jumping jacks, squats, and push-ups can YOU do?
FUN DRIVEWAY BIKE-RIDING IDEAS
Ten ideas to make riding bikes close to home fun and challenging.
P.E. WITH JOE
Daily P.E. classes on YouTube.
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
Strengthening exercises from Cincinnati Children’s PT department, divided by age group.
LIVING ROOM OBSTACLE COURSE
A fun obstacle course for kids.
PLAYWORKS GAME LIBRARY
A searchable database of hundreds of active games for kids.
SPORTS LEADERS STEP UP
An article for young players about how pro athletes are helping during the pandemic. From Sports Illustrated for Kids.
COACHING AT HOME
A list of practical coaching exercises that parents can adapt to ensure positive experiences & positive outcomes for their children while at home.
CORONAVIRUS AND YOUTH SPORTS
Project Play is reporting on the latest developments in youth sports and physical activity related to COVID-19.
LAUGHTER PERMITTED PODCAST #31
In a special episode of Laughter Permitted, mental skills coach Dr. Colleen Hacker joins Julie and Lynn to share strategies used by elite athletes that can be applied to dealing with the anxiety and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
5 KEYS TO KEEPING KIDS ACTIVE AT HOME
Tips for keeping kids active and healthy during this time.
DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT DURING CORONAVIRUS
How to talk with your athlete about dealing with disappointment due to COVID-19 cancellations and postponements.
