🧭 Sports directory
The organizations behind youth sport in the US: where to find a league, free training for volunteer coaches, and safety information from the CDC.
Grown-ups: these places are on other websites. Hold the button for two seconds to turn the names into links.
Youth sport organizations
- US Youth Soccerusyouthsoccer.org
The national youth soccer organization, with state associations and coaching resources.
- Little Leaguelittleleague.org
Youth baseball and softball leagues around the world, with rules and coaching help.
- USA Basketball: youth coachingusab.com
USA Basketball's youth guidelines and its coach license course.
- USA Footballusafootball.com
The governing body for amateur football, including flag football programs.
For coaches and parents
- Aspen Institute Project Playprojectplay.orgFree
Research and free guides on helping every kid play sports: for parents, coaches and communities.
- Positive Coaching Alliancepositivecoach.org
Articles and courses on coaching for character and fun, for coaches and parents.
- NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations)nfhs.org
Writes the rules for most US high school sports, and offers coaching courses.
Safety
- CDC HEADS UPcdc.govFree
The CDC's free information and online training on concussion for youth coaches, parents and athletes.