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Belonging Isn't a Bonus, It's the Playbook
I never felt like I belonged on my basketball team, and thirty years later it still shows up when I'm not invited to pickleball. A March 2026 research review says belonging isn't a nice-to-have for kids either — it's a real driver of their mental health and whether they stick with a sport. Here's the science, my son's story, and four scripts coaches can use to build belonging on purpose.
Why Girls Are Quitting Sports (And What Periods Have to Do With It)
Why are 1 in 3 girls quitting sports by age 17? Dr. Lauren Young of Lead Anyway Leadership breaks down the under-discussed connection between menstrual health, sport culture, and female athlete dropout rates — plus what coaches, parents, and athletic directors can do right now to keep girls in the game.