A sherpa is the guide for the mountain-climbing journey and their goal is to see that the climber reaches the top, or their peak. Are you a sherpa, snowplow or drone parent? I recently read an article, spurred by the recent college admission scandals, that examined these parenting styles. If you haven’t heard about them, catch […]

But the commercials, endorsement deals and fame hasn’t changed the fact that Barkley enjoys returning to his roots. Saquon Barkley heard it all Saturday. You’re my idol. You’re my favorite player. I want to be like you. Barkley — always humble, typically smiling — deflected praise all day at Holuba Hall, where he hosted 600 kids at […]

Aim for the center of your forehead just about where the hairline is. Soccer games for kids continues to grow as it’s just a great sport. Concussions, too, are growing just as fast – not so great! The all important aspect of properly heading the soccer ball has become critical in ensuring the well being of young […]

When student-athletes act as mentors, everyone wins. Those athletes learn how to become better leaders, their mentees learn valuable life lessons, and their communities experience the benefits of young leaders.

Joseph Burgo, PhD, author of The Narcissist You Know, explains how competitive parenting can be more damaging than you might realize—and offers some practical suggestions for how to recognize, defuse, and deal with bad sportsmanship in the stands.

“Anything we can do to give kids diversity in physical and physiological ways is a win,” says Steve Smith, PhD. Smith is a professor of clinical psychology at University of California, Santa Barbara and focuses on working with young athletes and parents,

Sports can provide so much more beyond the field. They can give us opportunities to grow as people.

Avoid buying high-calorie foods such as chips, cookies, and candy bars. Your child may not ask for these treats if they are not in sight. We all know that eating fruits and vegetables is important. But how do you get kids to eat more of these foods?  Tips for Parents:  Provide fruits and vegetables as […]

Both offensive and defensive line coaches will benefit from this information as well as skill position coaches through consistent terminology and core techniques. Whether new to coaching or a seasoned veteran, the best football coaches are always learning. This includes discovering new aspects of the game as well as mastering key foundational skills. As a […]

Accelerations within this distance emphasize the posture, longer contact time, and more piston-like pushing patterns that more directly translate to skating. Speed is arguably the most critical physical capacity in ice hockey. In other words, no single physical attribute will dictate a player’s success at a given level more than speed. As a result, training […]