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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 […]

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 […]

Define clear roles and responsibilities for every member of your leadership team

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Additionally, it’s the coach’s role to control his players during the game. Don’t leave the mindset of your team up to the refs and you’ll be a lot happier with the results. It’s no secret that when it comes to youth sports events, even parents and coaches can lose their cool in the heat of […]