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In less than one year, Mark McMorris went from being in a medically induced coma to standing on the Olympic medal stand.

Some athletes have to overcome unthinkable injuries in order to claim glory. There are plenty of success stories that play out in front of the world during the Olympics. But sometimes the most inspiring examples of athleticism, courage, sportsmanship, and perseverance happen off the field of competition. Some athletes have to overcome unthinkable injuries in […]

Let’s clear the air here.  Everyone has uttered this phrase at some point in life. Whether it is working hard in school around exam season, starting a new job, or running the four corner spread with multiple kids, sports, and commitments. Time is the biggest issue that pops up in training. It doesn’t matter if […]

“What can I do to grow?” …my son asks as we drive home from training. “Why?” I respond. “Because everyone is bigger than me and I just want to be their size.” When your child enjoys playing sport, size matters. Being short, slight, and weak compared to your friends matters. Head over to your local […]

Obviously, the best way to deal with a referee during competition is with respect. But as a coach, I pay close attention to the details of a game, so it can be incredibly frustrating when there’s a bad call or non call during competition. How do you deal with the referees if this happens and maintain a […]

Elevating the conversation about women in sports. Your browser does not support iframes. The playing fields of our favorite sports are not immune from the social issues of our times.  And equal opportunities for women and girls are among the most hotly contested topics in America today.  Despite the progress of the Title IX era, […]

Follow these tips to establish a routine for cleaning and disinfecting your child’s equipment this season.

The Best Boxing Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer lists Certified Fresh films first, followed by Fresh and then the Rotten movies.

Hear from youth sports coaches on how to determine whether or not your kid should be allowed to quit their sport midseason.

Matt Kata is a former Major League Baseball player and the Cleveland Guardians Manager of Youth Baseball Development & Initiatives. Kata talks about using imitation to teach younger athletes.