There’s an old Cherokee Native American story that I use for coaching goalies and teaching mental toughness. I discuss this parable in my goalie book however I wanted to share it here on the blog for those who haven’t yet read the book. It’s called the Tale of Two Wolves and in this post I’d like to […]

The New Jersey state-based rugby organization (njsbro) is backing the expansion and perpetuation of youth rugby through American flag rugby (afr). The New Jersey State Based Rugby Organization (NJSBRO) is backing the expansion and perpetuation of youth rugby through American Flag Rugby (AFR). The NJSBRO aims to serve as the umbrella organization that will oversee […]

In Nebraska, the sport of volleyball sells itself. After all, it’s the home of Cornhusker volleyball, the 2015 Division I National Champions. However, in Lincoln volleyball is only viewed as a women’s sport. VCNebraska is looking to change this perception. VCNebraska is in it’s 7th year under the leadership of former Husker National Champion and professional […]

Top junior gymnasts to compete in the 2018 Junior Olympics

The gymnastics olympic team sizes have been reduced from five to four starting at the Tokyo 2020 olympics.

A lot goes into the lacrosse experience and the safety of participants — not only the equipment they wear, but also other factors like the composition of the ball and playing surface, the credentials of the coaches and officials, and the rules governing the game. Surprisingly, many of these elements are not standardized, often relegating […]

Racquets today can be broadly (and somewhat crudely) divided into two categories: Frames made primarily out of aluminum, and frames made primarily out of graphite. Aluminum frames are usually sold pre-strung (i.e., with strings). They’re a great choice if you’re unsure you want to commit to playing long term or if you just want to […]

Scott Yonce leads Dallas-area hockey club into world of online registration, communication Webmaster of the Week: July 17-23 Name: Scott Yonce Site: Keller High School Hockey Position: President Use of platform: Registration, Sitebuilder Background: Yonce was something of an action/adventure hero in his younger days, when skydiving, karate and scuba diving were among his activities […]

It happens even before you step on the court. Upon entering any competition most athletes are proficient in preparing their bodies; Right nutrition, warming up the body/muscles, pre-game skills, etc.; however the pre-game mental warm up and preparation is often lacking or not nearly paid attention to enough. Beach volleyball is unique in the mental aspect and demands […]

Abbie Hughes learned to play volleyball at 7, competed at 11 and received her first collegiate offer at 14. As a sophomore, the Cincinnati native committed to play volleyball at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She regretted one of her first major decisions in life. “I committed too quick,” Hughes says. “But the thing is, […]