This article will discuss the exit velocity test and 5 tips for improving it. At a recent showcase, a sophomore BRX athlete stepped up to the mound and proceeded to throw 87-89 MPH, five MPH up from the last time he completed a showcase from this particular scouting service. What was the first thing the […]

Winning is not necessarily a goal–winning is an indication of successful teaching and learning. Together  Everybody Achieves More The team quest for winning is being given a bad name, and it’s degraded the effort of some coaches to actually win. Many coaches say winning is not important, but that is simply not true. Coaching is teaching, and […]

Coaching is far more than one play, in one game, in one season. It’s a commitment that can elevate the game, and your players, for a lifetime. Coaching youth football isn’t for the faint of heart. For those who dedicate themselves to the craft, it can be full of progressive rewards. What other way can […]

The sports physical requirement is every three years in Minnesota, but Subramanian recommends a one annually if a student plays sports all year-round, has changes in the family or athletic history or suffers any injuries. If you haven’t set up your kids’ doctor’s visit this summer, here’s a reminder to get it in on the […]

A new report has an important warning if you work out or are a student-athlete. Surgeons at OrthoCincy says it’s a busy time for athletic injuries due to fall sports and athletic training, but a new study in Current Biology shows us that if some training is good, more may not be better. Injuries are always a big risk with […]

Nutrition knowledge is as critical to a young athletes mental health as it is to their physical growth.

The more that mental toughness can be honed in the world of sports, the more easily it can be applied to real-world scenarios. She’s the 2008 Ironman 70.3 world champion (it’s also known as the the “half-Ironman”) and a former Olympian who placed fourth in the triathlon at the 2000 summer games in Sydney, Australia. […]

Practical guidelines for modifying or cancelling Sports Practices.  In deciding when it is too hot to play sports depends on the heat index.  In modifying or cancelling sports practices, keep in mind the following: Hot, dry weather can be extremely dangerous. Because sweat evaporates very quickly in such conditions, your child won’t feel sweaty, and neither […]

Five Common Mistakes Volunteer Soccer Coaches Make and How to Fix Them

Helping your child turn their season around from awful to awesome means you weather the storms of adversity with them. When a season isn’t going well, you have to guide your child through the problem. Here are some great questions to help you start the conversation and find solutions: WHY DO YOU WANT TO PLAY? […]