Stephen Borelli

@StephenBorelli

USA TODAY sports parenting writer; author, “Coach Steve’s Youth Sports Survival Guide”; husband, dad, Mel Allen’s biographer; Hoyas 1996; sborelli@usatoday.com

Washington, D.C. area usatoday.com/sports Joined September 2012

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Stephen Borelli @StephenBorelli Nov 28, 2025

When I started coaching my sons, I never expected to be writing about it one day. The eagerness of prominent coaches and athletes to speak about youth sports told me we were onto something. Here’s how you can order my youth sports survival guide:

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www.usatoday.com How do you survive youth sports? We can help you find purpose Coach Steve's new book offers tips, advice and perspective for parents whose kids play sports. Famous sports figures share their thoughts, too.

Stephen Borelli @StephenBorelli 3d

Decathletes Dan O’Brien and Dave Johnson were in a series of commercials to preview a ‘92 #Olympics showdown. But one didn't make the team. He reflects with @usatodaysports on his journey to redemption and how what he learned can help your young athlete:

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www.usatoday.com Remember Dan vs. Dave? What kids can learn from Olympian's redemption The decathletes were in a run of commercials to preview a '92 Olympics showdown. But one didn't make the team. How his story can help young athletes.

Stephen Borelli @StephenBorelli Nov 1

How does the path to the @USMNT work and how do we widen it? @usatodaysports spoke with @dhelfrich21 of @ussoccer, @4alicurtis of @MLS and others about how the organizations want to widen the pool of potential players and their advice for aspiring kids:

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www.usatoday.com What's the youth path to the USMNT? How U.S. Soccer wants to widen it U.S. Soccer wants a youth system that will lower costs, provide more meaningful experiences and grow participation. Can your kid be a part of it?

Stephen Borelli @StephenBorelli Oct 29

Hamlin spoke with @usatodaysports about his journey back to the @BuffaloBills, his #protectthismind initiative with @UnderArmour, how mental wellness support has helped uplift his life and how we can use it to power our young athletes. @HamlinIsland

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www.usatoday.com How Damar Hamlin is using his inspiring comeback to help kid athletes The Bills safety talks about his comeback from a near-death experience and how his struggles and triumphs can help your young athlete's mental health.

Stephen Borelli @StephenBorelli Oct 28

Police were called to a youth soccer game in Florida. The family of a 3-year-old player named #nevada was escorted out of the park – a continuing sign of how kids games consume adults. What we know from a 911 call, body cam and ex-pro player’s comment:

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www.usatoday.com Why were police called to a youth soccer game in Florida? What we know What we know about why the family of a 3-year-old soccer player was escorted off the field. It's a continuing sign of how kids games consume adults.