The volunteer return rate between seasons was 98 percent because volunteers wanted to be a part of an organization that was responsive, appreciated their work and offered to address some of their personal costs of volunteering. Quality customer service contributes to attracting new members, retaining current members and increasing volunteer contributions to your club.   How […]

Make sure you include contact information for your current coaches: your club coach, high school coach, personal trainers and anyone else who you have worked with for your sport. Sending an introductory email to college coaches can be a great way to get your foot in the door. However, writing an email to a college […]

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 […]

A great coach should be able to read his team and determine the best course of action. Secondly, the coaching style will be the most consistent when it’s a true reflection of one’s personality. From tough-as-nails disciplinarian to always-sunny mentor, you can find varying coaching styles at every level of competition. And we do mean […]

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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