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Six Ways Swimming Makes You More Hirable
June 2, 2023
Swimming truly is a social sport, and it’s always helpful to know people when you’re networking as you begin your job search. While swimming is obviously valuable for us physically, many people don’t realize the lasting effects it can have on people as they enter the professional world. Being a longtime athlete shapes you in more […]
Dance Basic for Beginners
June 2, 2023
Flexible muscles are less prone to injury, so consider stretching as an important element to your dance warm-up. So you want to dance? That doesn’t mean you have to go out and immediately purchase a leopard skin Lycra and matching leg warmers. Dance is accessible to most people and basic preparation (including getting the correct […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Calling Pitches
June 2, 2023
Start low and out. Most hitters don’t like that pitch and will let it go by for a free strike. “When in doubt, throw low and out.” This came up recently when the mom of one of my students asked me for a little help in learning how to call pitches for her daughter. Makayla […]
Ultimate Guide to Coaching Youth Football
June 2, 2023
Before you even start planning your practices and drilling your players, you’ll need to check out the handbook for your specific league. Perhaps you love football. Maybe you even played football in high school. And now, you’ve signed your own child up for the local youth football league. What’s more, you’ve agreed to coach his […]
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Is Too Much Talent a Dangerous Thing?
June 2, 2023
At Swim Smooth we are firm believers that anyone can become a strong swimmer, whether swimming comes easily to you or if it takes you a little longer to get there. Of course it’s only natural that if you are frustrated with your lack of swim speed then you may be wishing you were more […]
Coaching Mentality
June 2, 2023
The focus is on lengthening the time that the players can concentrate and the resistance they can work against. “Small sided games, while no guarantee, are the best way to get children interested in soccer…” “Over and over again during matches and training sessions, situations occur that are suitable for ‘mental training.’ This is because these […]
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Introduction to Archery
June 2, 2023
Considering giving archery a go? Our general introduction will provide you with some of the background to archery and its benefits.
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Tips on Football Walk-On Tryouts
June 2, 2023
The decision-makers may only take a brief look at you before giving you a thumbs-up or thumbs-down, so you must work as hard as possible in every test and drill during your tryout. Most, but not all, NCAA Division I and Division II football programs offer athletic scholarships to help reward players who choose those […]
Tips for the Youth Baseball Parent-Coach
June 2, 2023
For some parents it can be extremely difficult to turn the baseball instruction on and off. Remember to draw a clear distinction between parent-coach and child-player. Coaching your own children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a parent. Yet it can be nerve-wracking. While on one hand coaching your child gives you […]
Fun Volleyball Drills
June 2, 2023
This challenging setting drill requires players to set the ball many times continuously. Players can do this drill on their own at home as well as in practice. Repetitive volleyball drills can help the players on your team improve their skills and develop good habits. Avoid boring your team by choosing fun drills that will […]
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