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Five Ways Parents Can Help Handle Conflicts
June 2, 2023
Understand that you can make the situation worse. This is a sad truth, that with our best intentions, we can escalate a small incident into something bigger. One thing I’ve learned through experience is that when there is an issue that involves our children — and I feel like they’ve been wronged — I need […]
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How Weight Training Helps With Boxing
June 2, 2023
Boxers can overlook weight training, as it is associated with gaining muscle, which can increase body weight and reduce flexibility. However, this isn’t really the case, as proven by Olympic lifters. It’s more that too much muscle or not enough flexibility training could cause an issue. It is also a fantastic way to improve speed, […]
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The Jump Serve in Volleyball
June 2, 2023
The drawback to a jump serve is that all of the extra motion utilized in the serve process can lead to a higher incidence of serving errors. In volleyball, the jump serve is a type of serve where the serving player increases power and serve height by jumping to hit the ball. The extra motion generated […]
1 V 1 Soccer Goalkeeper Drill
June 2, 2023
The goalkeeper needs to come off his line and try to smother the shots as the striker turns and tries to beat him. Middlesbrough stopper Victor Valdes is great at pulling off saves when he goes one-on-one with a striker – and if you run this session your goalkeepers could master the art, too. WHY […]
Tackling in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
The head and neck sustain a relatively small proportion of overall injuries, ranging from 5 percent to 13 percent. Fortunately, most injuries are contusions, musculotendinous strains and ligamentous sprains. American football remains one of the most popular sports for young athletes. The injuries sustained during football, especially those to the head and neck, have been […]
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Smart Snacking for Back-to-School
June 2, 2023
Learn about healthy ways to fuel your athlete.
Do’s and Don’t of College Recruiting
June 2, 2023
Make personal contact (don’t make mom or dad call). Follow up on the season; ask about experiences with the team. Doing this shows real interest. Who is Coach Hyndman? The US Youth Soccer Show recently sat down with Schellas Hyndman, head coach of FC Dallas in Major League Soccer, to talk about the do’s and don’ts […]
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Yoga For Young Athletes
June 2, 2023
“In sports you need balance, strength and flexibility. Yoga helps so much in each of these areas. It has been a huge part of my success.” – Sean Burke, All Star NHL Goalie Yoga for young athletes can be a great addition to a training regiment for basketball, baseball, football, volleyball and more. Build strength, […]
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Olympic Gold Medalist Mentors Young Vermont Athletes
June 2, 2023
Gold medalist Jessie Diggins helps mentor Vermont high schoolers.
Attacking the Defense With the Slot Jet Sweep Series
June 2, 2023
When the offensive play caller can develop a series and understands how to exploit the defensive adjustments, the defense is put in a difficult position. The jet sweep is the perfect tool for deception. It puts an immediate threat on the edge of the defense that opposing players to react and adjust if they don’t […]
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