Sports & Coaching Research

Coaching decisions are stronger when backed by real data. These articles compile youth sports participation statistics, injury prevention research, and athlete development findings from the Aspen Institute Project Play, SFIA reports, and peer-reviewed journals.

You will also find practical guides on coaching certifications. Each guide explains what a credential covers and which programs fit volunteer coaches versus full-time professionals. Topics range from participation trends and dropout rates to multi-sport benefits and age-appropriate training loads.

Building a case for program funding? Preparing a parent presentation? Refining your coaching approach? These resources give you the numbers and context to back up your decisions. Coaches ready to put research into action can explore Striveon's coaching program management tools for building evidence-based training plans.