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I Wanted My Son to Chase My Dream, Not His
June 2, 2023
Nick Corey shares story about becoming one of Those Dads and what he did to change
Helping Your Athletes Practice Mindfulness
Stay Loose: Helping Your Athletes Practice Mindfulness
June 2, 2023
Stress causes shallow breathing, so this is a great way to fight stress. Also, deep listening can help athletes focus. Coaches can use a singing bowl, chime or an app that can help groups to concentrate. As adults we can sometimes forget that being a kid can be stressful, too. Fortunately, coaches can help their […]
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Five Ways to Help Your Athlete After a Tough Loss
June 2, 2023
Consider your next car ride home. What if, the trip home began with, “We know what you’re going through — losing can be painful. How are you doing?” As a sports parent, you’ve probably had to deal with the aftermath of a devastating loss. And the car ride home after a loss can be a tricky […]
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The Committee Conundrum: Which Ones Do I Really Need?
June 2, 2023
Define clear roles and responsibilities for every member of your leadership team
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When the Pressure of the Recruiting Process Surfaces
June 2, 2023
Remember athlete…this is your future and you need to be the one driving the train. If you are not ready to be the engineer of your future, put on the brakes The AAU and USAV National Championships are around the corner. On the forefront of every young athlete’s mind (that wants to play at the […]
Lacrosse Goalie Development
Twelve Ways to Destroy a Lacrosse Goalie’s Development
June 2, 2023
While it’s not intentional, there’s a big population of lacrosse coaches out there who are actually hurting the development of their goalies. With the growth of the sport of lacrosse, many teams find themselves with head coaches with very little experience. It’s a tough task than to expect that the majority of teams would have […]
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Four Ways to Improve Your Team’s Volleyball Game Without a Ball
June 2, 2023
It’s important for a coach to train the team to understand the game without the ball. It is important to be great without the ball because a player spends about 1 percent of a one-hour match actually playing the ball. When my nephew started T-Ball in 4th grade, I was excited to see him play […]
More fun in youth sports Try modifying the game
More Fun in Youth Sports? Try Modifying the Game
June 2, 2023
There are many ways to modify youth sports, as long as you’re willing to get creative. And if the end result is a game that’s more fun and a better learning opportunity, it’s a worthwhile endeavor. Imagine playing on a field or court that’s been designed for someone who is twice as big and fast […]
How NHL Scouts Evaluate Players
June 2, 2023
And let’s face it – many scouts don’t care (if you make it at a younger age). If you don’t make it, it should provide incentive to work harder. If you do make it, you better keep working or it will be a short-lived time at that level. Looking at a player today and trying […]
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Body Language Speaks Volumes to College Coaches
June 2, 2023
Do they play the blame game or do they bounce back? Letting it go and moving on proves they have good mental discipline and will be better able to handle the pressure that comes with college sports. College-bound student-athletes are focused on making an impact on the field to help their team and impress any […]
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