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Most youth sports board members assume they cannot be sued personally for what happens in their league. They count on two shields: the belief that nobody sues a volunteer, and the volunteer immunity laws on both the federal and state level. Both shields have holes in them. Over my 35+ years insuring sports and recreation …
Over 90% of sports and recreation insurance policies contain at least one fatal coverage flaw. I do not say that to frighten anyone. I say it because in 35+ years of placing and reviewing sports insurance, I have watched too many league presidents, treasurers, board members, and facility owners find the flaw the hard way: …
A good sports insurance policy is not something you buy off a shelf. It is something a specialist builds for you. Over 35+ years I have watched the difference between a league that simply bought “insurance” and one whose agent built the coverage to fit what it actually does, and the difference shows up at …
Inspired by recent allegations involving a Las Vegas Little League organization
Based on “Vegas Little League Prez Accused of Spending $65K in Team Funds on Strip Clubs, Male Enhancement Pills,” by Dylan Gwinn, published July 8, 2026, in Breitbart, citing reporting from Fox 5 Las Vegas.
Youth sports organizations are built on trust. Parents, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors …
Pickleball’s rapid rise isn’t slowing down—and for good reason. Its fast-paced rallies, social appeal, and accessibility make it one of the most popular sports across all age groups.
But while the game may look simple on the surface, running a pickleball program comes with its own set of responsibilities off the court.
Whether you manage a community …
Tennis is often seen as a low-risk sport—no collisions, no tackles, no chaos. Just clean lines, controlled movement, and one-on-one competition.
But that perception can be misleading.
The reality is that tennis programs face a steady stream of preventable risks, especially with frequent play, outdoor conditions, and repetitive movement. And because those risks build over time—not all …
The Gold Standard That Is The Envy Of The Competition
The American Youth Football and American Youth Cheer endorsed insurance provider, Sadler Sports Insurance, has released the new 2026 insurance program for teams /associations /conferences, which will be applicable for all new and renewal enrollments with effective dates 3-01-2026 and later.
The 2026 program is, once again, …
Volleyball may be known for its quick reflexes and high-energy rallies—but off the court, running a successful volleyball organization requires just as much agility and preparation.
Whether you oversee a youth travel team, adult recreational league, school program, or private club, your responsibilities go far beyond managing rotations and stats. From injury risks and equipment issues …
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an updated clinical report titled “Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents” (2023), offering critical new insights on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of concussions in youth sports. This update builds on the original 2010 guidance, reflecting over a decade of research and evolving clinical practices.
Below is a breakdown …
1. The “Hot Bat” Problem
In the late 1980s and 1990s, aluminum and composite bats introduced a dramatic physics of the trampoline effect that sent balls off the bat at much higher speeds than wood ever could. That surge in offense came with two major consequences:
Competitive imbalance — non-wood bats began to outperform wood by a …