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Winning. It’s what we play the games for. it’s the root of one’s competitive fire. And it’s something that is much bigger than sport- life is a competition, with people constantly trying to better than the person next to them. “Just win, baby.” “You play to win the game.” “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only […]

Yet, one of the keys to helping every player reach his or her potential is delaying the focus on a single position. “With USA Hockey’s push towards long term athlete development, we’re trying to build hockey players as opposed to building a center or right wing or a defenseman,” said Josh Hicks, Coach-in-Chief for Minnesota’s […]

Competitive natures can sometimes get the best of parents, especially when watching their child play sports. While most stay in control, some parents react with poor judgement and cross the line of good sportsmanship by acting on their emotions. In 2013, the Chicago Tribune reported a parent stepped on the field to confront a referee […]

Stand long enough on the sidelines of any youth sports tournament and you will hear conversations about coaches, sports travel, and the cost of uniforms and gear.  What you may not hear about—but what parents say is a near universal obsession—is the dream of college athletic scholarships. “That scholarship is the holy grail,” said Greg […]

Joe Maddon thinks athletes are getting too serious, too soon. Is he right? Joe Maddon has never been a fan of younger athletes dedicating themselves to one sport. And earlier in spring training, the new Cubs skipper took another crack at reminding us why.  What started as praise for the diverse athletic resume of his centerfielder […]

Help foster a team culture that can help young athletes approach mental health safely and effectively

Coaches and parents have a bigger responsibility than ever before in making sure they are setting good examples for their athletes when it comes to the new Coronavirus guidelines.

With the kids going back to school, it's time to sit down as a family and talk core values for the 20-21 school year.

As youth sports open back up parents should model wearing a mask for their own safety and the safety of others.

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