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How to Care for Muddy, Wet XC Shoes
Rainy-weather races happen. And while runners can’t control the weather, we can come prepared. Dry socks and a change of shoes feel pretty good after crossing a muddy finish line. But once you get home, those soaked cross country shoes still need some love and care. It’s tempting to... Read more
One Million Coaches Trained: Girls On the Run Helps MCC Mission To Transform Youth Sports
Through its bold vision and efforts to reshape the landscape of youth sports in the United States, the Million Coaches Challenge (MCC) has reached a historic milestone. The initiative has successfully trained one million coaches in evidence-based youth development practices. Launched in 2021 by the Susan Crown Exchange and... Read more
Beyond the Game: Tackling the Crisis of Referee Shortages in High School and Youth Sports
Whether you’re throwing touchdowns, dunking basketballs, or hitting home runs, every sport needs one vital piece, an unsung hero, the referee. Today, there is a major problem in high school and youth sports—the steady shortage of officials. This issue translates through every major sport in all 50 states. It’s... Read more