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Gould tells New York Times about good coaching techniques
In a New York Times opinion piece published on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, writer David Bornstein raised several questions about the emphasized values of youth sports, and the coaching methods that go...
View ArticleISYS researchers develop new coach training program for iHoops
iHoops, the official youth basketball organization of the NCAA and NBA, has successfully launched the iHoops Coach Education program, thanks to a recent partnership with the National Federation of...
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Lauer promotes a “winning attitude” in Parenting magazine
In the November 2011 edition of Parenting magazine, Larry Lauer, MSU kinesiology research assistant and director of coaching education and development at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports,...
View ArticleYouth Sports Institute: We owe it to our children to know who is coaching
The Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University has issued a statement about the importance of knowing — and screening, training and more closely observing — the thousands of...
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Lauer talks to ESPN Magazine, addresses abuse in youth sport
In response to the recent coaching scandal at Pennsylvania State University, ESPN The Magazine has dedicated its December cover story to spreading awareness about sexual abuse among youth athletes. The...
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Become a tutor and mentor in the College Ambition Program
Students: Looking to gain rewarding, hands-on experience in the field of education? The College Ambition Program (CAP) at Michigan State University is seeking student volunteers to serve as...
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Kids Count Radio: Lauer explains what it takes to be a good coach
Larry Lauer, coaching director at the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) and MSU kinesiology researcher, recently appeared on the Indiana-based Kids Count Radio Show. The program, which is...
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Fighting the ‘dumb jock’ stereotype
Photo courtesy of MSU Communications and Brand Strategy. College coaches who emphasize their players’ academic abilities may be the best defense against the effects of “dumb jock” stereotypes, a...
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Gould presented Game Changer award
From left to right: ISYS director Daniel Gould; Joe Petrosky of the Duffey Petrosky agency; Tim Richey, current CEO of Think Detroit; and Percy Wells, vice president of public affairs and...
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In memoriam: Legendary golf coach Bruce Fossum
Bruce Fossum Former Department of Kinesiology associate professor and legendary Michigan State men’s golf coach Grover “Bruce” Fossum died recently. He was 86 and a resident of Okemos, Mich. Fossum...
View ArticleCollege to host first annual Summer Coaches’ School
In June, MSU’s Institute for the Study of Youth Sports (ISYS) and the Department of Kinesiology will host the first annual MSU Summer Coaches’ School. The two-and-a-half day conference is intended for...
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