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National Youth Sports Strategy

The National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) is an essential resource for policymakers and key decision-makers in youth sports. It aims to unite U.S. youth sports culture around a shared vision: that one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports.

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Registration for the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents Is Now Open

Posted on May 30, 2023

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) is pleased to announce its next webinar: in the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 28 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET. ODPHP and the National Center for Health Statistics will present on the webinar’s three featured objectives, and Healthy People 2030 Champion, Adaptive Sports Ohio, will present on their efforts to increase participation in sports teams for children and adolescents with physical disabilities.

Read more about Registration for the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series: Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents Is Now Open

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NYSS

NYSS Report

The NYSS is based on research and best practices from the scientific community and successful youth sports programs across the United States, and it offers actionable strategies to support youth sports participation for all.

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NYSS Champions

NYSS Champions promote youth sports participation and support the NYSS.

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