sports study

washington state
June 9, 2025

Study finds Washington State athletics’ financial impact is expansive

Washington State University athletic director Anne McCoy hired Collegiate Consulting to conduct an economic impact study on the Cougars' athletic department, and the results show major financial influence on the region. As part of the analysis of ...


social media
April 22, 2025

Studies show social media use inhibits performance

From sleep deprivation to social isolation to attention fragmentation, social media use for youth and high school students is harmful. The academic literature suggests it is the cause of the mental health crisis we face today in our country. What ...


mental health
March 3, 2025

Athletes offer platform to help with mental health struggles

A study on athlete mental health published in 2024 found that suicide is the second most common cause of death among NCAA athletes, with incidence increasing during a 20-year analysis from 2002 to 2022. Today's athletes aren't taking this informat...


hockey
October 29, 2024

Study on elite hockey players and concussions, depressive symptoms

Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. In addition, one in five female hockey players suffered symptoms of burnout, and both sexes repor...


hamstring
October 29, 2024

Study reveals effects of resistance training break on muscle and strength

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences investigated how a 10-week break from resistance training affected maximum strength and muscle size. The study found that a 10-week break halfway through 20 tot...


mental health
April 24, 2024

Study: Sports play critical role in promoting girls’ mental health

As the nation continues to grapple with a youth mental health crisis, the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) – one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sports, equity, and society – released its latest research...


new york
April 16, 2024

Study: A friendly touch can improve basketball performance

According to a research team at the University of Basel in Switzerland, a friendly pat on the back ahead of a stressful situation can actually improve a basketball player's in-game performance. A recent story from JPost.com detailed a recent study...


behavior
April 16, 2024

Study: Parents’ sideline behavior greatly impacts young athletes

If you're a parent chauffeuring kids around to their various athletic practices, games, or lessons, you should be mindful of your behavior from the sidelines or bleachers. A new study, entitled "Monkey see, monkey do? Exploring parent-athlete beha...