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There are a lot of demands placed on our children athletically and nutrition is a way we can really help. We had record registration and attendance at our monthly webinar earlier today with expert guest, Abby Forman – Registered Dietitian, providing us with great insights on youth sports nutrition and how we can help our […]

Dad, what have we learned about ourselves? And more importantly, how are we applying what we’ve learned? It was only his first year coaching his son’s T-ball team, and this dad was already at the end of his rope. He was frustrated and losing patience with the kids on the team. He’d played baseball at […]

The routine doesn’t have to be super elaborate. It just has to be completed to enjoy the benefits of fewer training interruptions. If you look around the swimming world, dryland is becoming more and more of a staple in a team’s progression. From the age group level to the elite, discussion on how to properly […]

If you hold your wrist back as you prepare for shots, you are able to align the strings so that they contact the ball sooner. You’ll thus hit the ball much earlier, the contact point out in front of your body. Are you a tennis player looking to up your game? These tennis tips and […]

By performing the dolphin kick at this point, they will not only increase their speed during that portion of the pullout, but their average speed throughout entire pullout increases too. In reality, a swimmer’s speed is at its’ highest point at entry, BUT their speed at its’ second highest point during the glide phase (3 m/s). While […]

“When she wins, I am disappointed that I did not win, but I am happy for her success. I know that I will work harder the next day in practice so that the next time I will win.” From the age of seven, my passion has been competitive swimming. I have always loved the water, […]

If you are a hitter, the more you understand where you need to make contact with the ball the more likely you will be to adopt a hips-shoulders-bat sequence. When I work with fastpitch softball hitters, one of the things I will drill into them (incessantly, if you listen to some) is the sequence “hips-shoulders-bat.” […]

When you call a blitz, the defenders must blitz hard! Half-hearted blitzes will lead to you giving up big plays. You can live by the blitz, but you can also die by the blitz. The the 4-4 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen (2-defensive tackles (T) and 2- defensive ends (E)). […]

Maintain self-control. Keep your cool, have a positive attitude and don’t overreact during practice or games. Be encouraging of other players. There’s nothing like the elated feeling your children get after winning a game they’ve practiced for day and night. But that good feeling can quickly dissipate when faced with bad sportsmanship. Youth sports are […]