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 […]

“Even if you are on a really great club team with multiple DI players, it can’t compare with the level in college when athletes are older, stronger, and more experienced.” If you’re just not sure where to even begin the college search process, you’re not alone. With some 5,300 colleges and universities across the United […]

Don’t base your recruiting journey off someone else. You might have a teammate who started hearing from coaches as a freshman, but you might not be ready to start contacting coaches until your junior year. One of the most frequently asked questions is “When should we start the recruiting process?” And the answer is: It […]

For most sports video is the best way to get evaluated

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