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Girls Participation Numbers Continuing to Boom at Prep Level
June 2, 2023
The NWCA wants wrestling to be a one-stop sport for families with young kids, which will also help grow its visibility at grassroots levels. As Mike Moyer explains, the sport of wrestling is open to anyone who wants to participate, regardless of gender, height, weight or disability.  “So excluding 50 percent of potential wrestlers makes […]
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Three Keys to Scouting an Opponent
June 2, 2023
And remember, at the end of the day, the number one priority is to focus first on your team’s performance and take care of the ball on your side of the net. Knowing an opponent’s tendencies, weaknesses and strengths can help your team overcome some close battles this season. Volleyball is a game of strategy, […]
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Redefining Success: Eight Tips for Being a Great Sports Parent
June 2, 2023
There is a lot of pressure on parents these days. We want the best for our children and we don’t think twice about taking action when we see we’re able to fill a need. But are we doing enough? “When did parenting get to be so stressful?” began a recent post on the Changing the Game […]
Fostering a Team-First Environment
June 2, 2023
Sometimes coaching can seem like one-way communication with the bench boss barking out orders. However, allowing players to have a voice in the locker room can give insight into what they’re thinking and also make them more comfortable in a team environment. Alongside the many health and physical benefits of participating in youth sports, playing […]
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Seven Minutes with North Carolina State’s Pete Renda
June 2, 2023
The North Carolina State senior is ranked third nationally at 184 pounds
Five Mobile Coach Ideas to Help Your Team
June 2, 2023
Who says development has to stop outside of practice?
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Seven Minutes with Nebraska’s Tyler Berger
June 2, 2023
The junior is ranked fourth nationally at 157 pounds
Road Trip! Tips for Out-of-Town Tournaments
June 2, 2023
If all has gone as planned, every player, parent and coach will return with positive feelings and a tighter bond as a team. Hitting the road for an out-of-town tournament can be a rite of passage for any young Minnesota hockey player. Some of the bonds that are created during these short trips – with […]
California Youth Hockey Participation at Record Levels
June 2, 2023
With continued success of the professional teams, and aggressive marketing at the grassroots level, California has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about its youth hockey future. Young boys and girls in California have plenty of choices when it comes to sports: soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, football, dance, martial arts… and that’s just scratching the […]
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The History of Girls Hockey in Minnesota
June 2, 2023
In 1918 approximately 30 women tried out for the first-ever University of Minnesota women’s hockey team
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