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Five Things You Need to Know About Playing Left Wing in Soccer
June 2, 2023
Generally, the term “left wing” refers to any offensive player who plays on the left side of the field. Because the term is so general, more specific names are typically used. A soccer left wing can be a midfielder, a forward or both depending on the team’s formation. Generally, the term “left wing” refers to […]
Tennis Tips That Will Help You Improve Your Game
June 2, 2023
Balance is a key aspect for any good grounstroke. Ideally you want your upper body to remain rather straight, your head very still, and then you rotate around this axis which does not move. All sorts of tips are being handed out every day by coaches on the court, on the internet and even amongst […]
Simple Advice for Dealing With Youth Soccer Tryout Season
June 2, 2023
Coaches who think they can figure out which kids have good attitudes and coachability from a couple of tryout sessions with 80 kids on the field are kidding themselves. Tryouts stink. Let’s not kid ourselves and pretend. Reducing children to numbers and putting them in artificial playing environments is not a fun thing to do. […]
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How to Teach Gymnastics to Children
June 2, 2023
The key is to make stretching something they want to do, not just something they have to do. Every gymnastics coach has his own training methods, but all top children’s coaches share the same priorities: They make safety No. 1 and fun a close second. Through gymnastics classes, children learn to follow instructions, build their […]
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Dealing With Muscle Soreness in Youth Athletes
June 2, 2023
They say time heals all wounds, don’t they? Well, that means muscles too! Taking it easy for a couple of days works wonders. Let me first start off by saying that I am in no way, shape or form a medical doctor. However, having three boys involved in organized sports, I’ve nursed my fair share […]
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Four Reasons Why Cities Should Support Swim Teams
June 2, 2023
Swimming is one of the best exercises because it works our hearts and lungs, is low impact and builds strength because of water’s resistance. As swim parents, swimmers and coaches, we know the importance of a good club team. I’m not sure every city manager or parks and rec department fully understand swimming and how […]
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Finding Freedom: The Story of Paralympic Swimmer, McClain Hermes
June 2, 2023
After researching swim techniques for vision impaired athletes, Hermes discovered para-swimming, an adaptation of the sport for athletes with disabilities. McClain Hermes’ highlighter-yellow shoes carried her across the blue pool deck as her name flashed on the screen behind her. She walked steadily to the blocks, one hand gripped lightly to her cane and the […]
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Hockey Recovery: Should You Do Ice Baths?
June 2, 2023
Of important note, the literature seems to suggest that hydrostatic pressure is maximized if you can stand while immersed in cold water rather than sit. Should hockey players take ice baths for recovery? The truth is that recovery is a wildly important component towards hockey performance, I have been an advocate of that since Day […]
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Blackhawks Program Introduces Area Youth to the Ice
June 2, 2023
The program offers head-to-toe equipment, age-appropriate instruction and certified coaching to first-time players in a fun and safe atmosphere Area youth, including students from the University of Notre Dame Robinson Community Learning Center, took to the ice recently as part of the Little Blackhawks Learn to Play program, a legacy of the NHL Winter Classic at […]
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Greentown Youth Baseball League Seeks to Make Program Affordable to All
June 2, 2023
“Coaches, assistant coaches, families, and I are all talking to businesses to purchase ads. Excess proceeds just go straight into helping players be able to afford to play.” Some of Troy Beachy’s favorite childhood memories involved playing for the American Legion Baseball League, but the high registration price could have stopped him from playing if […]
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