Beginner

Starting from a tall stance, the cartwheel begins with one foot positioned in front of the other. The gymnast begins by reaching down with both hands and placing them side-by-side next to the front leg. If you’re a seasoned gymnast looking to instruct beginners for the first time, your job may seem a bit daunting. […]

Splashball™ is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children 5-11 years old. The intent is to provide basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational format.

It's vital that before you even make a play on the ball, you set your stance

With a little research you should be able to find a baseball program that fits your child’s interest level.

Patrick Foy is an elementary physical education teacher that's spicing up at-home workouts for his students

1. “WHAT HAPPENED?” Especially in younger children, fact-finding as soon as possible is important to help understand the context of potential injuries. Details can be skewed or forgotten over time. If your child can’t remember when the pain started, it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t injured. 2. “WHERE DOES IT HURT?” Soreness from overuse typically […]

Before your child steps onto the diamond, it’s helpful to understand the basics of the game and what to expect.

Many families wrestle with the time and money needed to play youth sports, but those challenges can be even more significant when it comes to hockey, with all of its equipment and rinks that are sometimes far away. For the less wealthy, having a child who dreams of hockey can look like a nightmare. Megan […]

Mental toughness will not necessarily win you a championship, but not having mental toughness will lose it for you. Let’s dive into the 4 skills in the hierarchy of mental toughness, and why it’s important to develop one skill in order to progress to another. 1. MOTIVATION An athlete needs to find a “why.” Why do […]

As his health club empire approaches its third decade, Bahram Akradi’s latest Life Time endeavor is more about sense than cents, more an homage to his past than a fixation on his future. He wants kids in the United States to enjoy pickup soccer the way he did throughout his childhood in Iran. “In every neighborhood, […]