All Content Tagged

External Article

shutterstock_350623769
How To Become A Better Hockey Player
June 2, 2023
Once excellence becomes a habit, performing well in hockey is something that just flows and comes to you naturally, rather than you needing to nervously chase it. When I come across motivational quotes or inspirational pictures on social media, I like to start putting them to use in my own mind. A lot of these […]
How to Be a Successful Tackler by Keeping Cleats in the Ground
June 2, 2023
A defender’s power comes from driving their cleats against the ground. The feet being grounded creates resistance against the ball carrier. “Cleats in the ground” has been something we have preached as offensive line coaches for quite some time. In order to have maximum power and control, we coached our linemen on the importance of […]
shutterstock_574953997
Baseball Has the Magic to Refine Us Through Sportsmanship, Hard Work
June 2, 2023
It’s the magic that keeps young men playing, young girls watching, and old folks remembering. Good sportsmanship is a virtue. Like most virtues, it requires a certain amount of self-restraint. A good sport forgoes instant gratification for that which is more lasting. A good sport sacrifices personal glory for that which sustains the team. Perhaps […]
Responsibilities of a Youth Football Coach | Coaching Youth Football
June 2, 2023
A coach is responsible for creating a safe & professional youth football environment. If you commit to coaching, you need to give 100% effort every single practice and game. Coaching youth football is a fun, challenging, and an absolute amazing experience.  Seeing kids progress throughout the season as football players & individuals is the most […]
Sliding Into Bases
June 2, 2023
We do not recommend the head first slide into home plate or sliding into second base to break up a double play. There is too much of a chance for injury. Sliding is a skill that is not always correctly taught and at the youth level is often given little more than lip service. The […]
shutterstock_1322367365
Advanced Hockey Agility Training
June 2, 2023
Stop doing the things you’re already good at and start getting better at the things you suck at because it’s those things that are holding you back, ten times out of ten. What Is Hockey Agility? A characteristic of performance is in so many cases an accumulation of many underlying factors that all contribute to […]
Learn How to Defend the 20 Personnel Run Game
June 2, 2023
Our nose is going to key the center and play what we call a “lag” technique. This means the nose is going to engage the center and play the back half of the center’s block. Today we are going to talk about 20-personnel run fits. We are going to talk about our 3-4 odd fronts […]
Overhand Throwing May Be the Most Under-Taught Skill in Fastpitch Softball
June 2, 2023
You should feel a stretch around the stomach area if the hips are leading the shoulders properly. By now the arm should have completed the circle and be in a position to come forward. If there is one universal truth in fastpitch softball it has to be this: basic overhand throwing is the most under-taught […]
shutterstock_176542124
Special Olympics Help Bring Community Together
June 2, 2023
“We are grateful for the support of so many. It’s like we always say, a strong school system helps create a stronger community.” There was unity, community, and great sportsmanship on full display when the St. Bernard Parish School Board hosted its annual Special Olympic Games at Chalmette High School’s Bobby Nuss Stadium. Nearly 180 […]
shutterstock_403103239
Don’t Hinder Youth Sports by Criticizing Officials
June 2, 2023
You’ve probably seen the sign, on the internet if not in real life. It reads: Reminders From Your Child: I’m a KID It’s Just a GAME My Coach is a VOLUNTEER The Officials are HUMANS NO College Scholarships will be Handed Out Today The weather has been more of a factor in disrupting the spring […]
731 - 740 of 1960 items