Youth Sports Survey 1. Age 3. Race a. White b. Black c. Asian d. Hispanic e. Other 2. Sex 4. Grade a. 9 b. 10 c. 11 d. 12
5. Select the HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS that you have played on or currently play on at your high school by indicating if you play varsity, junior varsity or freshman: (choose all that apply) a. Baseball j. Lacrosse b. Basketball k. Soccer c. Cheerleading l. Softball d. Cross Country m. Swimming/Diving e. Field Hockey n. Tennis f. Football o. Track and Field g. Golf p. Volleyball h. Gymnastics q. Wrestling i. Ice Hockey r. Other (please specify) 6. Select all NON-SCHOOL YOUTH SPORTS you have ever played as part of travel, club or recreation youth teams by indicating how many years you have played: (choose all that apply) a. Baseball j. Lacrosse b. Basketball k. Soccer c. Cheerleading l. Softball d. Cross Country m. Swimming/Diving e. Field Hockey n. Tennis f. Football o. Track and Field g. Golf p. Volleyball h. Gymnastics q. Wrestling i. Ice Hockey r. Other (please specify) 7. How old were you when you first began playing NON-SCHOOL youth sports? 8. What is the most recent, average annual cost of you playing NON-SCHOOL youth sports? (This includes registration, memberships, fees, equipment, and travel costs.) a. Less than $500 b. Between $500 and $1,500 c. Between $1,501 and $3,000 d. Between $3,001 and $5,000 e. Between $5,001 and $10,000 f. More than $10,000 9. Did you ever stop playing a NON-SCHOOL youth sport? a. Yes b. No 10. If you quit playing a NON-SCHOOL youth sport, why? Select all that apply: a. Injury b. Too expensive c. Too much focus on winning d. Too time consuming e. Burned out/didn’t like playing any more f. Too much pressure g. Not good enough h. Chose to play another sport i. To focus on academics j. To focus on other activities such as music, drama, work or community service k. Personal differences with the coach
11. How many times have you been recruited by a coach or a parent to play on a NON-SCHOOL sports team? a. none b. 1-5 c. 6-10 d. More than 10
12. Have you ever sustained an injury from playing NON-SCHOOL youth sports that required treatment at a hospital or urgent care facility? a. Yes b. No 13. If you were injured during a NON-SCHOOL game or match, who provided you with medical treatment at the game or match? Select one. a. My parents b. My coach c. A parent who is a doctor or nurse d. Team trainer e. Emergency squad f. None
14. What body parts have you injured playing NON-SCHOOL youth sports? Select all that apply. a. Head b. Face c. Neck d. Shoulders e. Arms f. Knee g. Ankle h. Internal organ i. Back/Ribs 15. Did any injury require you to be admitted to the hospital? a. Yes b. No 16. Did any of your injuries leave lasting problems that affected your ability to play sports? Examples include limps, blurred vision or damaged ligaments. a. Yes b. No 17. Have you ever taken any of the following in an effort to enhance your ability to play NON-SCHOOL youth sports: a. Supplements (such as protein drinks or powders) b. Steroids c. Energy Drinks (Red Bull, Monster, Amp, etc., but not sports drinks such as Gatorade) d. Diet pills e. None 18. Have you ever felt pressured to take supplements, steroids, diet pills, or other substances that claim to boost athletic performance by: (Select all that apply) a. Teammates b. Parents c. NON-SCHOOL youth coaches d. No 19. Do you think energy drinks improve athletic performance? a. A great deal b. A moderate amount c. Not much d. Not at all 20. Do you think supplements and other substances improve athletic performance? a. A great deal b. A moderate amount c. Not much d. Not at all 21. Overall, which answer best describes how you would rate your NON-SCHOOL youth sports coaches: a. They made it fun but I didn’t improve my skills. b. They made it fun and improved my game. c. They only cared about winning. d. They constantly yelled or treated their players poorly. e. They were just okay. 22. Overall, did your NON-SCHOOL youth sports coaches make you want to continue playing? a. Yes
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23. Overall, which statement best describes the overall behavior of parents (all parents – not just your own) at NONSCHOOL, youth sports events? a. They made the games more enjoyable b. They put too much pressure on kids c. They embarrassed themselves and their kids d. They don’t care enough e. They are supportive win or lose 24. Did you feel pressured by parents to play NON-SCHOOL youth sports? a. A little b. A lot c. No 25. Did your parents push you into playing at a higher level of NON-SCHOOL youth sports? a. A little b. A lot c. No 26. Did you play NON-SCHOOL youth sports in hopes of playing varsity high school sports? a. Yes b. No 27. Did you play NON-SCHOOL youth sports in hopes of receiving a college athletic scholarship? a. Yes b. No 28. In 300 words or less, describe your best and/or worst experience in youth sports: 29. Would you be willing to speak with a reporter about your experiences playing NON-SCHOOL youth sports? Your name will not be published without your verbal consent. a. No b. Yes, provide name, email address, home and cell phone numbers