Sometimes skipping an expensive weekend tournament is the smart choice for families looking to stick with it for the long haul. It’s no secret that playing sports can offer a wealth of benefits for kids, including physical fitness, honing social skills and actually getting some fresh air. There are also many studies that show getting started […]

Some youth baseball leagues have now been instituting pitch counts for their players in an attempt to limit injuries. Coaches should be considering doing the same, especially for standout athletes who may be playing more than everyone else. When it comes to safety in youth sports, “play smarter, not harder” may be the best approach […]

“There always seems to be some issue — someone needs a ride, you don’t know when the game is going to be played, someone’s missing because they’re playing another sport. You have to find a way to make it work.” One of the hardest things about coaching is getting started. Everything seems new, and you’re […]

Add legs and toss to self, unload legs and arms in the same rhythm so hips, knees and elbows all extend at the same time. Stein Metzger just led UCLA to its first beach volleyball national title in school history. When he is not busy winning collegiate championships, Stein wears another hat as Club Director of Los Angeles Beach […]

It’s no secret that everyone likes a little recognition, and for kids it can be the determining factor when deciding to stay with an activity or not. If your sports program or activity has a recognition program, or if you’re just starting to develop one, here are some tips to make it a meaningful program: […]

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So, the new free profile could be a great way to receive an NCAA ID without the commitment of a certification account — until you know for sure that you want to play at those levels. The NCAA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of all DI and DII college athletes. Here’s how […]

Marie Fitzgerald hopes to pass along the life-changing lessons she has learned

So if we are willing to keep giving ourselves new tools, then we are constantly striving to do our very best in each new moment. No one should want to be perfect, everyone should want to be excellent. Last week, we received a question that we get often, so we thought it would make a […]

“For us, if the educational component isn’t there, it doesn’t matter how good of a hockey player you are,” Watson said. “It’s your mind that’s going to get you further than anything else.” Partnership with city’s parks department gives new opportunities for kids to try hockey Michael Watson got his boys into hockey at a […]