At Swim Smooth we are firm believers that anyone can become a strong swimmer, whether swimming comes easily to you or if it takes you a little longer to get there. Of course it’s only natural that if you are frustrated with your lack of swim speed then you may be wishing you were more […]

Before you even start planning your practices and drilling your players, you’ll need to check out the handbook for your specific league. Perhaps you love football. Maybe you even played football in high school. And now, you’ve signed your own child up for the local youth football league. What’s more, you’ve agreed to coach his […]

The focus is on lengthening the time that the players can concentrate and the resistance they can work against. “Small sided games, while no guarantee, are the best way to get children interested in soccer…” “Over and over again during matches and training sessions, situations occur that are suitable for ‘mental training.’ This is because these […]

Considering giving archery a go? Our general introduction will provide you with some of the background to archery and its benefits.

The decision-makers may only take a brief look at you before giving you a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, so you must work as hard as possible in every test and drill during your tryout. Most, but not all, NCAA Division I and Division II football programs offer athletic scholarships to help reward players who choose those […]

For some parents it can be extremely difficult to turn the baseball instruction on and off. Remember to draw a clear distinction between parent-coach and child-player. Coaching your own children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a parent. Yet it can be nerve-wracking. While on one hand coaching your child gives you […]

Our kids benefit by being introduced to early mornings as teens, which may become a habit throughout their swim careers and beyond. What do Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Tim Cook and Oprah Winfrey have in common with our swimmers? They were or are early risers — getting up before dawn — just like our kids wake […]

This challenging setting drill requires players to set the ball many times continuously. Players can do this drill on their own at home as well as in practice. Repetitive volleyball drills can help the players on your team improve their skills and develop good habits. Avoid boring your team by choosing fun drills that will […]

If you are lucky enough to be blessed with some speed, do you respect your gift? Do you take care of your legs? Do you warm up and cool down? Do you avoid mixing it up during practice? Do you avoid doing stupid things that would put your knees at risk? At soccer tryouts, coaches […]

When preparing for a team that runs the Jet Sweep it’s critical the defensive coaches make sure the players know who is the Force Defender and Near Deep Defender in every formation. The Jet Sweep is a difficult play for any defense to defend. The heart of what makes the Jet Sweep so difficult to […]