Sport

The overall idea is to aim small and miss small. So if you have a pitcher who needs to gain more precision in hitting her spots, give this drill a try. A few months ago I put up a post that showed a way to help fastpitch softball pitchers who were struggling with hitting their inside and […]

After the game, won by Forest Lake in four sets, tears flowed and new friendships were forged as the two teams posed for photos and enjoyed each other’s company. Even when the stakes are at their highest, sports are often about far more than what happens between the lines. That was never more evident than […]

If they’re not going to the gym and lifting, and seeking more, and training on their own it’s not going to likely happen, and that’s okay. I learned so much this past Wednesday when I interviewed Patrick Ianni and Seth Taylor about their new book On Frame: Exploring the Depths of Parenting in the World of […]

Make sure that the administrators, coaches and parents know that youth sports is first and foremost “about the kids.” My son’s club soccer team, defending state champion at age 11-12, had an undefeated season the following year until it lost in the finals. As we were walking over to receive the second-place medals, the father of one […]

Over this period, I celebrated communication with coaches I idolized, cried over some seemingly dashed dreams and worked to find my way through this uncharted and never-ending territory. Much like the celebrated, daring explorers of the past, I embarked on a treacherous journey, one that was certain to be filled with obstacles, potential heartache and a […]

The key with making it work is really hitting that last dolphin kick and using it to power you through that first stroke cycle at full speed and power. Caeleb Dressel’s freestyle and butterfly are killer. He won the 50 and 100 yard freestyles at NCAA, and also upset Olympic champion Joe Schooling in the 100 yard […]

The game has obviously evolved a great deal since those days, but certain fundamental principles remain. Keeping a level head when hitting is one of them. Just because your eyes are moving doesn’t mean your head has to be moving, too. Already knew that? Of course you did. But it’s an important point for coaches […]

Changing tempo is a huge way to stress the defense. Once a defense gets set in your rhythm, they can adapt to it. Many people think that tempo stresses a defense. They will blindly say that the faster we go on offense, the more stress it puts on a defense. While there is a small […]