Athlete

Valerie Arioto and Haylie McCleney share how other sports helped them in softball, what their parents did to support their athletic journeys, and their excitement for softball's return to the Olympics.

Ready to start reaching out to coaches? Here are some tips to help you make a great first impression.

Balance is key when reacting to a deflected shot and getting back into the ready position for another shot.

Coaches should also give information to the parents regarding the signs and symptoms of concussion so they can monitor their child at home.

Two of the nation’s top young golfers explain how they have accomplished so much already yet temper the immense expectations

The setting position is essential to every team's success. If your athletes continue to develop positive setting habits your team will be reap the benefits on the offensive end. 

Instead of punishing players for making mistakes, coaches should shift their focus to guiding players through the learning process and making an effort to recognize and reward them for their successes. 

Another key is understanding that the low seam is almost never available. Avoid it! Better options are hitting high hands or tooling out of bounds for the point.

When something is fun for the players they are happier and when they are happier they give more effort. 

No matter the activity or the body part we’re analyzing, a proper warm-up is essential! We need to prep our tissues for the work ahead of them.