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Russell Hodges

Russell Hodges

Could lack of respect be driving referees away from youth sports?

“People don’t respect the emblem anymore.”

Dec 1, 2015

Dec 1, 2015

Russell Hodges

U.S. Soccer implements new rules to eliminate heading, reduce risk of concussions

Last Monday, U.S. Soccer announced it would be implementing new rules to reduce the emphasis on heading in competition and cut down the…

Nov 20, 2015

Nov 20, 2015

Russell Hodges

Why parents are the reason youth sports participation is trending downward

A recent survey conducted by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association reported the number of kids ages 6 to 17 that played youth team…

Nov 6, 2015

Nov 6, 2015

Russell Hodges

Violent threats toward youth league officials another indicator of disturbing social trend

After a junior football league in Pennsylvania was forced to cancel the remaining four games of its season due to a series of threats…

Oct 22, 2015

Violent threats toward youth league officials another indicator of disturbing social trend

Oct 22, 2015

Russell Hodges

Patriots QB Tom Brady speaks out about growing competition in youth sports

On Monday, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady appeared on his weekly radio spot with WEEI in Boston and gave his thoughts on the…

Oct 8, 2015

Patriots QB Tom Brady speaks out about growing competition in youth sports

Oct 8, 2015

Russell Hodges

Financial donations, new storage space helping youth football programs rebound from equipment theft

Several youth football organizations have had equipment stolen from them over the past several weeks

Oct 1, 2015

Oct 1, 2015

Russell Hodges

Recent arrests prove sexual abuse remains big problem in youth sports

With coaches and officials continuing to sexually violate young athletes, organizations like the National Council for Youth Sports are…

Sep 24, 2015

Sep 24, 2015

Russell Hodges

Concussion safety becoming key focal point in youth sports

With concerns over concussions in professional sports rising, both state governments and youth sports organizations are taking greater…

Sep 17, 2015

Sep 17, 2015

Russell Hodges

Are the rising prices of youth sports dooming low-income families?

With competition increasing, overwhelming athletic fees are putting underprivileged children at a disadvantage

Sep 10, 2015

Sep 10, 2015

Russell Hodges

Russell Hodges

TCU '16 - Writer for http://tcu360.com , http://thelotterymafia.com , http://sportsrants.com, http://page2sports.com and the @kcchronicle

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