When the tossing arm doesn’t end up in a vertical position at the end of the loading phase, it means that the body is not at the right angle to accelerate the racquet upward. An accurate tennis serve toss that consistently reaches the right location and height can only be achieved with effective toss drills. […]

Are you that parent always screaming your two cents from the stands? “Elbows in, Johnny!” “Bend your knees.” “Shoot it!” “Pass it!” “Keep your eye on the ball!” Stop it already. Who are kids supposed to listen to? Four THINGs SPORTS PARENTS SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT VOLUNTEER COACHES I’ve been known to peel into the parking […]

While we may use our favorite player as an example for some things, it is important that we as coaches or parents also include in our examples athletes in which that they can both admire and see aspects of themselves. What coach or parent has not used the talents of a famous player as an […]

If you’re a pitching coach teaching that stuff, it’s time to refresh your knowledge so you can be sure you’re helping your students become the best they can be. I can’t believe we’re still having this discussion in 2018 (as I write this, for those of you finding it in the future as you ride […]

Have your players start by standing diagonally across the net from each other, behind their right service box. Designate one player as the cross-court player and the other as the down-the-line player. Once young tennis players start playing on their high school team, beginner hand-eye coordination games and drills are no longer at their skill […]

Consider the space you have available and how you’re going to use it. Which drills will require the infield and which can be done using a patch of outfield grass? Being a baseball coach isn’t easy. And one of the biggest challenges is learning how to run a baseball practice. You’re often working with a […]

The academic programs and reputation, the buildings or campus, the feeling you have when walking around the university or meeting students; those are the factors that will stick with you. This is an exciting, yet stressful time for you. One sport, two sports, three sports, National Honors Society, mock governments, club or travel ball, SAT, […]

We all have the things we excel at — and things we don’t — in the water. Strokes included. Here is why coach is having you train them. We all have our strong strokes and distances. They are our bread and butter. It’s the stroke that we lean on to carry us through the tough sets […]

Today I’d like to suggest that in sports, as in life, we redefine what it means to be a champion. What is a champion? We are famous in the world of swimming for tossing around champion like it is some badge of honor for the most elite for those who can compete at the highest […]

The combination of carbohydrates and protein immediately after a game creates a stimulatory effect for muscle growth, muscle repair, muscle retention, glycogen replenishment and enhanced hydration. What you eat is important, how much of it you eat is important and when you eat it is important. In the big picture of things, the first two are […]