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Keeping Kids from Quitting Sports

Ask a parent what their kid wants most from playing sports, and they’ll tell you: fun. A Project Play study examines why kids quit sports.

BY David K. Gibson

Blog Post

08.05.2019
Sports

Beyond a Level Playing Field

How would sports change if athletes of all genders were able to compete side by side?

BY Zach St. Louis

Podcast

10.10.2018
Sports

What's Next for Youth Sports?

We can build healthy communities through sports, starting with quality experiences for all children.

BY Tom Farrey

Blog Post

09.20.2018
Sports

The State of Youth Play

How well are we doing in making quality sport accessible and affordable to all kids?

BY Institute Staff

Blog Post

08.09.2016
Sports

State of Play 2016

Our first annual report on how well stakeholders are serving children and communities through youth sports offers grades, the latest data on participation rates, exclusive insights, and 50+ key developments in the past year.

BY Sports & Society Program

Publication

06.22.2016
Sports

What does the science say about athletic development in children?

Aspen Institute Project Play Initiative releases research brief: What Do We Know about Early Childhood Development? The purpose of this research brief i ...

BY Sports & Society Program

Publication

06.21.2016
Sports

Michelle Obama on Making Sports Accessible

What can be done to ensure children are being physically active and learning team skills?

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

05.26.2016
Sports

Michelle Obama on the State of Youth in Sports

Hear from first lady Michelle Obama about the state of play for American youth in sport, and more.

BY Aspen Institute Staff

Blog Post

05.23.2016
Sports

How to Build Multi-Sport Venues

What’s the state of play for youth sports in America?

BY Tom Farrey

Blog Post

05.18.2016
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