Active for Life: SportPort Active Youth, Setis & Cloud for the Next Generation

In Part 1 of our SportPort Active Youth series, we introduced something very special to us: select Apex performance sports bras and tanks now available in XXS, giving younger athletes whose measurements align with that size access to the same thoughtful support, technical fabrics, and secure phone-storage design we've created for women.

But the bigger message wasn't really about a size.

It was about a generation.

Girls discovering riding.

Running their first mile.

Joining a volleyball team.

Learning a tennis serve.

Trying yoga.

Dancing.

Hiking.

Strengthening.

Exploring.

And beginning to understand just how much their bodies are capable of doing.

Part 2 continues that celebration—but with an important twist.

Because staying active doesn't always mean staying in the same sport.

In fact, sometimes the best thing we can do for a young athlete is give her permission to move differently.

That is where SportPort's Setis and Cloud Collections enter the Active Youth conversation.

These pieces are especially well suited to older teen athletes whose measurements align with SportPort's adult XS, XS/S, or Small sizing. They're designed for the spaces between competition: yoga, Pilates, barre, dance warm-ups, stretching, recovery, walking, hiking, conditioning, horse-show weekends, travel, and the everyday movement that doesn't require a scoreboard.

And that may matter more than we realized.

The Age When Too Many Girls Stop Moving

Here's a statistic every parent of an active teenager should know.

New 2026 research from the Aspen Institute's Project Play found that the peak period for leaving organized sports occurs during early adolescence—roughly ages 12 to 14. The average age former players reported stopping was about 13.

That overlaps almost perfectly with the age when girls are navigating enormous changes.

Middle school.

High school.

Changing bodies.

New friendships.

Academic pressure.

Social comparison.

Confidence.

Competition.

And the uncomfortable feeling that everyone else somehow knows what they're doing.

Project Play found that one of the biggest reasons former players disliked their sports experience was feeling "not good enough." Negative parental pressure also mattered, particularly for girls who ultimately left their sport.

Think about that for a moment.

We may spend years encouraging girls to exercise...

Then unintentionally create environments where movement starts feeling like something they can fail at.

At SportPort Active, we'd rather change the conversation.

Movement is not a test.

She Doesn't Have to Be an Athlete to Be Active

This may be one of the most important messages in our entire Active Youth series.

Not every girl loves competition.

Not every girl makes varsity.

Not every girl wants travel sports.

And not every girl who stops playing soccer has "quit being active."

Maybe she discovers Pilates.

Maybe she begins hiking.

Maybe she takes up horseback riding.

Maybe she loves strength training.

Maybe she joins a dance class.

Maybe she runs with her dog.

Maybe she walks three miles with friends while discussing everything that happened at school.

That counts.

The latest CDC physical-activity guidance for children and teens recommends that ages 6–17 accumulate at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. The CDC specifically encourages varied, age-appropriate and enjoyable activity rather than defining fitness as one particular sport.

And the benefits extend well beyond physical fitness.

CDC’s updated 2026 review notes that regular activity in young people is associated with stronger muscles and bones, better cardiovascular fitness, improved attention and memory, and a lower risk of depression.

So perhaps the better question isn't:

"What sport does your daughter play?"

It's:

"What gets her excited to move?"

The Secret May Be Giving Girls More Choice

Adults tend to organize children's lives.

School begins at a certain time.

Homework gets done.

Practice starts at 5:00.

Games are Saturday.

But adolescence is also when young people begin developing independence.

That's why choice matters.

The Women's Sports Foundation's research on girls and mental health found that the quality of the sports environment was important: girls in settings emphasizing effort, improvement, teamwork, and greater "voice and choice" reported more favorable mental-health measures than girls in highly pressure-driven environments. (Women's Sports Foundation)

That's a lesson that extends beyond organized sports.

Instead of:

"You need to exercise."

Try:

"What sounds fun today?"

A bike ride?

Yoga?

A walk?

Pickleball?

Horseback riding?

A strength workout?

Dance?

Take the pressure away and something wonderful can happen.

Movement becomes hers.

The Best Young Athlete May Be a Multidimensional One

There is another reason we love encouraging variety.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP Publications) warns that year-round specialization, excessive training and inadequate recovery can contribute to overuse injuries, psychological stress and burnout in young athletes.

Its 2024 clinical guidance encourages young athletes to be well-rounded, develop skills across different types of activity, take regular rest from sport-specific training and—most importantly—keep workouts interesting and fun.

In other words:

A soccer player can do yoga.

A rider can strength train.

A dancer can hike.

A runner can take Pilates.

A tennis player can ride a bike.

Rest days from one sport don't have to mean lying on the couch all day.

Sometimes they mean moving in a way that feels completely different.

That's exactly why the next chapter of Active Youth isn't centered on competition.

It's centered on versatility.

Meet Setis: Where Movement Meets Personality

Teenagers know something fashion designers have always understood:

What you wear can change how you feel.

And activewear doesn't have to look like a uniform.

The Setis Collection was designed around movement with personality—soft technical fabrics, distinctive silhouettes, unexpected details, and pieces that transition from the studio into everyday life.

For older teens whose measurements align with the available adult sizing, Setis can become an especially fun option for yoga, Pilates, barre, stretching, dance warm-ups, light training, walking, travel, or simply an active weekend.

Coral: The Color That Refuses to Be Boring

Start with the Setis Strappy Sports Bra in Coral.

It features a distinctive multi-strap open back, soft matte technical fabric, four-way stretch and medium support designed for activities such as yoga, Pilates, barre and studio training. The current product page begins at adult XS, so this is an older-youth option based on measurements—not age.

Pair it with the Setis Eyelet Leggings in Coral.

The leggings use a brushed technical fabric with medium compression, four-way stretch and a wide high-waist waistband. Their signature eyelet treatment includes removable velvet ribbons, allowing the styling to change depending on the activity.

Finish the look with the Setis Eyelet Jacket in Coral.

Lightweight four-way stretch, moisture management, a slim silhouette and removable back ribbons make this a natural layer for warming up, cooling down, heading to class or meeting friends afterward.

SportPort Active Youth idea: yoga class at 10, smoothie with friends at noon, walk with Mom in the afternoon.

One outfit.

Three completely different kinds of movement.

Burgundy: For the Girl Who Likes Her Activewear a Little More Sophisticated

Not every teen wants neon.

Some already know they love a rich, understated palette.

That's where Burgundy Setis comes in.

The Setis Strappy Sports Bra in Burgundy offers the same open-back design and medium-support construction intended for yoga, Pilates, barre and studio movement. Its current sizing begins at adult XS.

Pair it with the Burgundy Setis Eyelet Leggings, which combine medium compression and four-way stretch with the collection's signature removable ribbon detail and secure side storage.

Then add the Burgundy Setis Eyelet Jacket as a warm-up or travel layer. The current burgundy jacket begins at adult Small, so again, measurements determine fit.

This combination works beautifully for older teens heading to:

Yoga.

Pilates.

Dance rehearsal.

Stretch sessions.

Recovery days.

Travel tournaments.

College visits.

Horse-show weekends.

Or simply a Saturday that starts active and keeps going.

One safety note: because the Setis pants include decorative eyelet-and-ribbon detailing, remove loose ribbons around exercise equipment and don't treat them as purpose-built riding breeches. For mounted equestrian activity, always prioritize appropriate riding apparel, footwear and instructor guidance.

Fashion should support movement.

Never interfere with it.

Cloud: For the Girl Who Would Rather Be Outside

Then there's the girl who doesn't want a studio at all.

She wants the trail.

The tennis court.

The neighborhood.

The barn.

The mountain.

The dog.

And possibly her headphones.

Meet the Cloud Backless Hoodie in Berry and Cloud Backless Hoodie in Orange.

These aren't traditional sweatshirts.

They're sleeveless technical hoodies made with Polartec® Power Stretch Pro™, combining a soft microfleece interior with a moisture-wicking exterior, four-way controlled stretch, side pockets and reflective markers designed to improve visibility in lower-light conditions. SportPort Active currently offers these styles in XS/S and M/L.

The product is designed for movement such as running, walking, hiking, tennis and pickleball—which makes it especially interesting for older teens who prefer activity without a team roster.

Throw it on for:

A Saturday hike.

Walking the dog.

A fall tennis lesson.

A warm-up before practice.

Walking horse-show grounds.

A family vacation.

An outdoor conditioning session.

Or the increasingly underrated activity of simply going outside with friends.

Because exercise doesn't always need cones, whistles and a coach.

The Tulip Luxe Top: When Activewear Grows Up With Her

Older teens also begin wanting clothes that move between different parts of their lives.

Practice.

School events.

Travel.

Yoga.

Lunch.

Family outings.

That versatility is exactly what makes the Tulip Luxe Top interesting.

It combines a flowing silhouette and signature tulip hem with a breathable keyhole back, wide straps, four-way stretch and quick-drying performance fabric. The current product begins at adult Small, making it most appropriate for older teens whose measurements correspond with the adult size chart.

This isn't a piece we would position as youth competition wear.

It's something different.

It's the bridge between activewear and real life.

And that transition matters as girls grow older.

If movement clothing feels like something she genuinely likes wearing—not something she has to change into because an adult told her it's workout time—being active becomes easier to weave into her day.

The SportPort Active Youth Movement Menu

Here's an idea we would love families to try.

Instead of asking a teenager to choose one sport and define herself by it, build a movement menu together:

• Something that challenges her: riding, running, tennis, volleyball, strength training.
• Something that restores her: yoga, stretching, Pilates, walking.
• Something social: hiking with friends, pickleball, dance, a neighborhood walk.
• Something just for fun: paddleboarding, biking, skating, swimming, tossing a ball around.
• Something she chooses completely on her own.

There doesn't have to be a trophy attached to every category.

The win is that she keeps moving.

Parents: Sometimes the Best Coaching Is Not Coaching

This may be difficult for those of us who want the absolute best for our children.

But current research gives parents something important to think about.

Project Play's 2026 national youth survey found that children who remained in sports reported more positive parental support, while former athletes more often described pressure, criticism and comparison.

Girls who had quit were particularly likely to report negative sideline behaviors. (Project Play)

The lesson isn't that parents shouldn't care.

Quite the opposite.

Show up.

Drive her to practice.

Buy the equipment when you can.

Cheer.

Ask if she had fun.

Tell her you're proud of her effort.

Then let some of the experience belong to her.

One of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation isn't creating the perfect athlete.

It's helping create a woman who still wants to move when no one is making her.

Active Today. Active at 25. Active at 50.

That's the bigger picture for SportPort Active Youth.

We're not designing this collection because every girl needs to become an elite athlete.

We're doing it because we want more girls to become active women.

Women who aren't intimidated by gyms.

Women who know how strong their bodies can become.

Women who hike on vacation.

Take yoga classes.

Ride horses.

Lift weights.

Play tennis.

Go for walks.

Try something new at 35.

Start over at 45.

Keep moving at 60.

The habits we encourage during adolescence can help shape a relationship with movement that lasts far beyond a school sports season.

The Aspen’s Institute describes its long-term goal beautifully: developing young people with the ability, confidence and desire to be active for life.

That's a philosophy we believe in too.

SportPort Active Youth Is About More Than Smaller Sizes

Part 1 began with XXS Apex.

Part 2 expands the idea.

Because Active Youth isn't simply an adult collection made smaller.

It's our commitment to celebrating the next generation of movement.

The competitive athlete.

The equestrian.

The dancer.

The yogi.

The hiker.

The tennis player.

The girl who left soccer but discovered Pilates.

The girl who hasn't found her activity yet.

And the girl who doesn't think of herself as athletic at all—but loves walking with her friends every afternoon.

They all belong here.

At SportPort Active, we've always believed that movement can build confidence, independence and connection.

Now we want to help pass that belief forward.

So encourage her to compete if she loves competing.

Encourage her to rest when she needs rest.

Let her change sports.

Let her try something unexpected.

Let her discover what strong feels like on her own terms.

And most importantly...

keep the door to movement open.

Because the goal was never simply to raise the next generation of athletes.

It's to help raise the next generation of women who understand that an active life belongs to them.

Welcome to SportPort Active Youth.