A recent study proposes a biological mechanism for the correlation between participation in youthsports and a decrease in rates of depression, although further research is needed. In 2017-2018, therewere nearly 8 million high school athletes according to a report by...

Stretching is Key to Staying Healthy on the Field While stretching is normally incorporated at the beginning and end of practice, many times young athletes don't realize its importance. They may rush through stretches in order to start playing sooner or use it as a...

Heartland Soccer Association, a nonprofit organization, is excited to announce that The Merchant Fitness, a provider of innovative fitness and recovery tools, has come on-board as the title sponsor of the Heartland College Showcase. The Heartland Soccer Showcase...

Proper hydration in youth sports can be easily overlooked, but it’s important to keep in mind. Kids are often in warm environments when they participate in sports – on a field on a hot summer day, in a stuffy gym, or buried under layers of heavy protective equipment...