The numbers increasingly show that sports specialization can lead to an increased risk of injury and should be shared with parents and coaches who continue to advocate sticking with one sport. You’ve probably read the studies or heard the arguments. But new research shows that the effects of sports specialization go way beyond college ball. […]

Be confident, respectful and never exaggerate your grades or athletic ability

As far as growth, there’s a promising path forward: If local organizations and philanthropies look to expand participation, they can start by investing more resources into low-income areas. Major League Baseball may still be raking in the cash (only the NFL has higher profits among sports leagues), but the numbers show that its audience is […]

“We’ll have to see whether the elevated risk remained when the girls began wearing the new protective headgear designed specifically for the women’s game in the spring 2018 season.” Findings from a recent research study on the effects of head protection on player safety in girls’ high school lacrosse indicate that there may be an […]

Nick Corey shares story about becoming one of Those Dads and what he did to change

Stress causes shallow breathing, so this is a great way to fight stress. Also, deep listening can help athletes focus. Coaches can use a singing bowl, chime or an app that can help groups to concentrate. As adults we can sometimes forget that being a kid can be stressful, too. Fortunately, coaches can help their […]

Consider your next car ride home. What if, the trip home began with, “We know what you’re going through — losing can be painful. How are you doing?” As a sports parent, you’ve probably had to deal with the aftermath of a devastating loss. And the car ride home after a loss can be a tricky […]

Define clear roles and responsibilities for every member of your leadership team

Remember athlete…this is your future and you need to be the one driving the train. If you are not ready to be the engineer of your future, put on the brakes The AAU and USAV National Championships are around the corner. On the forefront of every young athlete’s mind (that wants to play at the […]

While it’s not intentional, there’s a big population of lacrosse coaches out there who are actually hurting the development of their goalies. With the growth of the sport of lacrosse, many teams find themselves with head coaches with very little experience. It’s a tough task than to expect that the majority of teams would have […]