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Lacrosse Shooting Tips
June 2, 2023
You can be the biggest, strongest player on the field, but if you haven’t mastered the fundamentals of shooting, you won’t be a consistent goal scorer. Every lacrosse player wants to step on the field and be able to rip a 100 mph shot in the corner. It’s not that easy though. Being able to […]
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New to Volleyball? Here Are the Basics
June 2, 2023
The purpose of volleyball defense is to prevent opponent’s offense to score a point. Volleyball blocking, digging and coverage are considered to be part of defense. HOW TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION – FOR BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS In this section we help beginning volleyball players to learn the most important aspects of each skill. If you are […]
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How to Properly Warm Up Before Playing Basketball
June 2, 2023
Opposed to standing stretches routine, the dynamic exercise keeps the player focused rather than daydreaming while standing still and losing all the momentum created in the warmup before. Doing a proper warmup before any kind of sporting activity is essential but it is even more important in a physical demanding sport like basketball. Over the […]
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Guiding Parents Through the Recruiting Process
June 2, 2023
Have an open mind – lots of great athletic and educational opportunities are available at smaller schools and many offer combinations of athletic scholarships and financial aid. Since starting MaxPreps over a decade ago, I have frequently been asked by parents of high school athletes about the “ins and outs” of college recruiting.  While there […]
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How to Help Your Athlete Overcome Fear
June 2, 2023
Remember, you haven’t ‘lost’ the skill and you don’t need to be ‘fixed.’ Just give yourself time, attention and love. How often have we heard these three terms used interchangeably: fear, mental block, performance anxiety? What if I were to tell you they all have different meanings and because they do, should be treated differently? […]
Why Parent Engagement Is Important
June 2, 2023
Parents must be activated. The switch needs to be turned on and the level headed parents need to be called to action. The term “Parent Engagement” has become a buzzword in youth soccer recently. Clubs are working to develop parent engagement programs and, likewise, parents are being encouraged to get more involved.  There is some […]
Mirror Drills to Improve Pitching and Visualization
June 2, 2023
It really only takes a few times of doing these mirror drills with focus before they start to get it. From there, we work on mastering our mechanics with repetition. In baseball, mechanics are everything. I often compare our mechanics as baseball players to that of a dancer’s choreography. They must be refined day in and […]
Life After Sports
June 2, 2023
It’s been about the person you’ve become because of your efforts that maybe didn’t quite make you the exception, but it sure as hell made you exceptional. Penny Oleksiak, Michael Phelps, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Serena Williams, Usain Bolt, Mark Spitz, Danica Patrick. Just to name a few. You probably recognize these exceptional athletes who have become […]
Yoga for Swimmers: Five Poses for the Chest and Shoulders
June 2, 2023
When swimmers have shortened, tight pectoralis muscles, some of the issues that may occur are poorly rounded shoulders, glenohumeral joint dysfunction, numerous breathing dysfunctions and even Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. As a yoga sports coach, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many swimmers who are looking for ways to improve their performance in the pool. […]
Pattern Running Change of Direction Drill
June 2, 2023
On these one-foot cuts, players need to be exploding off of the foot and pushing through their ankles to change direction. The ability to change direction quickly in the game of football is a critical skill. Regardless of the position in today’s game, all players must have the ability to change direction quickly. As a […]
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