Fans Can Change NFL’s Behavior
Growing up, the NFL was a key part of my life. Now I can’t even bring myself to watch on opening week.
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High School Footballer Wants More Tackling Practice, Not Less
My high school football team has been limiting full contact practices for years, even before the state changed the rules. Instead of actually tackling during practice, we get in tackling lines to work on our form, but all we tackle is air.
Ballerina Gets To The Pointe: Ballet Counts As A Sport
Despite practicing for at least 12 hours a week, nine months a year for the last four years, I have no varsity jacket. And despite all my aching muscles, oozing blisters and cramping and bleeding toes, my sport – ballet – is only considered a hobby by many people.
Best Health Stories Of 2013
With the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act, this was a big year for young people and health. Youth Radio’s coverage spanned from the potential physical dangers of competitive high school football, to how teenagers cope with the emotional stress of cyberbullying.
Does Your School Protect Your Head?
Youth Radio looks at three safety measures being used by the pros and compares them to what’s happening at the high school level.