I'm a sports enthusiast, sports dad and magazine editor. I write a sports parenting column ("Ask Coach Steve") that offers tips for parents and athletes, often from sports celebrities. I have been a youth sports coach and love to combine my interests in coaching with my work.
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I also am the author of "How About That! The Life of Mel Allen," the definitive biography of the sportscaster and New York Yankees legend.
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My Recent Work
Remember Dan vs. Dave? How ill-fated TV ads became a redemption story
What's a kid's path to the USMNT? How U.S. Soccer wants to widen it
'I wanted to be far away': Damar Hamlin opens up to help kid athletes
Why were police called to a 3-year-old kid's soccer game in Florida?
App has AI insight into kids' sports potential. How do parents use it?
Deion's daughter has insight on playing with diabetes, being a Sanders
Is there a 'right' path for youth soccer? Why we need to get a grip
Is there a 'perfect' baseball mom? A new podcast offers insight
Pujols denies rumors of managerial demands in wide-ranging interview
How story of Notre Dame, Raiders icon's sudden rise can inspire your kid
Braves, White Sox playoff heroes show power of low-cost youth sports
NFL legend explains the secret behind a girls football movement
Coach Steve: Why we need to 'keep youth sports about the kids'
Moms of NFL players take surprisingly candid look at getting older
USMNT coach's roster shows how we can manage hype for young athletes
Poll reveals cost as a primary reason parents pull kids out of sports
How Bryan and Ben Shelton show off the power of a parent coach
'How sick are you?': Beach volleyball icon learns to be a sports mom
Congressman asks DOJ to 'look immediately' at gambling on youth sports
How to help 'most unhappy generation'? ESPN put $5M into kids sports
Curaçao cool: Islanders' composed LLWS play a model for youth sports
Little League pioneer encourages other girls to 'do what you love'
'There will be a next': Karl Ravech says goodbye to ESPN booth, LLWS
'Win it for Theo': Nevada finds fresh motivation to complete LLWS run
Nevada girl will make history in LLWS U.S. title game. Here's what's next
How fast can he throw? Catching up with flamethrower from 2025 LLWS
LLWS coach shows you can make light of youth sports' quirky start times
Little League World Series betting 'deeply troubling': House committee chair
How do we get more kids playing sports? Little League has an answer
'I want to inspire': Meet the girl who helps power Nevada in LLWS
'Nobody else like you': NFL star has inspiring advice for youth sports
Disqualified Little League team loses court fight for second chance
In fight to reclaim youth sports, senator shares his football story
Want to become a 'quality' youth sports coach? Here's expert advice
Little League Softball World Series bracket, game times
How to find a 'quality' youth coach? Look for these characteristics
Mookie Betts has a new glove and this advice for young athletes
Are we failing our kids at youth soccer? How to make a better plan
How a young rower's singular story can inspire you and your kid
'You're killing me, Smalls!' What's a 'Sandlot' icon like as a dad?
'Field of Fees': Congress makes another stand to help youth sports
Would you cut your kid? Gregg Berhalter did, and then his son thrived
A soccer dad's wild ride from youth to college: Was it worth it?
'I wish I stuck it out': NBA legend reflects on career, Knicks' NBA title
'You said what?' A soccer mom's hilarious guide to sports parenting
What's a remarkable Heisman winner/ex-Knick's tip for kid athletes?