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Take Your Effort to Eleven
June 2, 2023
It’s very easy for players to slip into their comfort zone when they’re practicing or playing. Unfortunately, for many that comfort zone may be far less than they’re capable of achieving when pushed. The other day I was reading an article in the NFCA’s Fastpitch Delivery newspaper. It was written by Megan Brown, Ph.D., an assistant coach at […]
The Standard Defensive Header Is Easy to Learn
June 2, 2023
You don’t need to be 6 feet tall to be great at heading. In fact, the most important factor is not how tall you are, instead it is the technique. The most used heading technique in soccer is the standard or defensive header. Regardless of your position you will always need to use the defensive heading technique in […]
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Boxing Tactics for Beginners
June 2, 2023
The boxer’s tactics are aimed at making sure they outpunch and therefore outscore their opponent. Once boxers have established a good stance, nimble footwork and a few basic punches they should start thinking about developing tactics to outsmart their future opponents. Counter attacking boxing tactics There are four main punches used in boxing: the jab, […]
A Rally Cry for Officials
June 2, 2023
The benefit of the doubt goes to the swimmer, and officials are there to educate. Officials do not disqualify, swimmers disqualify themselves, the official acknowledges the infraction. It’s Not a Meet Without Officials When you boil a swim meet down to its bare essentials, the whole thing can be distilled down to four essential, inalienable […]
Attacking a Defense: Where to Start Play Calling
June 2, 2023
When preparing to attack a defense the most important thing to do is to understand the nature of the defense. Every defense has strengths and weaknesses that are built into its structure. Looking at a defense can be overwhelming. The first time you go to plan out a game many offensive coordinators will spend hours […]
Confessions of a Helicopter Mom: Learn From Mistakes
June 2, 2023
It’s their sport not mine. The more I got involved and questioned my kids about details of their swimming, the less they wanted to talk about it with me. Parenting has taught me I am far from perfect. There are so many new emotional situations thrown at us with no instruction manual. Hopefully, we learn […]
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Gymnasts and Cheerleaders: Getting Over Fear
June 2, 2023
You have to master each progression before moving on to the next one. Progressions also lead to muscle memory. Muscle memory is good. Fear is a tricky subject all trackers, free runners, gymnasts or any athlete has to face. My name is Raven McCarthy from The Colony, Texas. I do Freerunning, coaching, music and run a parkour […]
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Mental Strength Is Physical Strength
June 2, 2023
The mental training aspect of hockey is just as important as the physical training aspect. You can’t have one without the other if you want to be your absolute best. When you talk to professional hockey athletes, one common theme that you will see among them is that they will not only discuss the importance […]
Two Ways for Your Young Athlete to Face Pain
June 2, 2023
Pain processing means you must work on clear, honest and consistent communication in your family. It takes work to have this type of dialog, but it’s so important that you must not give up easily. Is your young athlete facing pain right now? Maybe they are not getting the playing time they want, having trouble […]
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Flag Football Drills
June 2, 2023
For young players it’s a good idea to use language that they can relate to. Explain to your team that a good defense is like a swarm of bees around a hive. As you get to know your team, choose drills that will address your team’s weaknesses (flag pulling, taking the right angle of pursuit, […]
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