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UK Training Program Finds Niche Through Camps
June 2, 2023
At these and all camps in between, the coach-to-athlete ratio is maintained at about one-to-six, and except for the Elite Camp, enrollment is restricted to around 30-36 athletes. Volleyball Developments Camps, based in England joined the JVA during the 2017 AVCA Convention in Kansas City. Widely known as “VbDC”, the organization is not a club, although […]
Air Force Youth Hockey Thrilled by Jurassic Adventure
June 2, 2023
Spurred by fond memories, Tim Serratore helps new generation enjoy day to remember through 'Theater Takeover'
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Running Against the Clock: Female Athletes Often Slowed by Puberty
June 2, 2023
It’s a situation that can’t just be solved with more training or dieting and should be approached with patience across all sports. Track and cross country coaches have long been familiar with the unpredictable effects of puberty on female runners, but some may be surprised by the extent of its impact. In a recent New […]
Olympians Help Shape the Next Generation
June 2, 2023
“When I was a U-18 player, any time I got to interact with someone that’s been through all the steps and hear what they have to say, share their knowledge — those are the type of people that influenced me the most, the players themselves. “ The 70 players participating in the USA Hockey Girls […]
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Inclusion Program Gets Pittsburgh Kids on the Ice
June 2, 2023
“When you go and you see these kids and you watch them one week and they can’t even stand up and the next week there is joy and the excitement, it’s awesome,” Murray said. Inclusion program provides boys and girls with a place to try hockey It was a productive hockey season for Pittsburgh I.C.E. […]
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Even Elite NBA Players Are Affected by Sports Specialization
June 2, 2023
The numbers increasingly show that sports specialization can lead to an increased risk of injury and should be shared with parents and coaches who continue to advocate sticking with one sport. You’ve probably read the studies or heard the arguments. But new research shows that the effects of sports specialization go way beyond college ball. […]
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Taking Aim: With Proper Focus, Baseball Can Reconnect With Youth
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Study on Headgear Use in Girls’ Lacrosse
June 2, 2023
“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 […]
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When Should Volleyball Athletes Start the Recruiting Process?
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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I Wanted My Son to Chase My Dream, Not His
June 2, 2023
Nick Corey shares story about becoming one of Those Dads and what he did to change
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