There are only two scenarios when a college coach needs you registered with the NCAA

Inadequate nutritional intake and disordered eating habits aren’t always obvious. They can occur in adolescents and young adults of any weight, shape or size. Are you in energy balance? And what does that term actually mean? If you are an athlete, or a coach or parent of an athlete, then the importance of energy balance […]

It’s difficult to predict a young athlete’s physical development, so have them play multiple positions

Instead of focusing on the mistakes made, make it a goal to find and share a handful of specific positives to boost kids’ confidence and self-esteem. In anticipation of the new season, players are encouraged to set goals for themselves – learn or improve on specific skills, be a good teammate, take on a leadership […]

Lomonaco’s confidence on the ice has skyrocketed. He was never a big hockey fan until his son picked up the sport and dad wanted to have a fun bonding experience. Tom Lomonaco didn’t care if he’d only been playing hockey for five months, he wanted to improve as quickly as possible. So when he saw […]

Since parents are paying for club fees, they have a right to express their concerns about the team. Club coaches should be open to this, but that does not mean it’s an invitation for venting a laundry list of complaints. Club volleyball can sometimes present a challenging situation for parents and athletes. That’s because the […]

In addition to needing adequate calories, athletes can also be at risk of having deficiencies of several specific nutrients. This article provides an excellent overview of nutrition 101 for athletes – from proteins, fats, and carbs to specific vitamins and minerals. While a healthy diet is the first line of defense against energy and nutrient […]

Injured or not, grades are still the most important thing

Most coaches discover recruits because the student-athlete proactively reached out to them — not the other way around

Vincent’s commitment is born out of his personal interest to grow the game and to see that volleyball becomes a game to reckon with in Nigeria. Five years ago grassroots junior volleyball did not exist in Nigeria. The only sport kids knew or played was soccer. After playing collegiate volleyball, Vincent UnogwuI was invited to […]