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The 11 Most Effective Open Field Tackle Drills
June 2, 2023
Another way in which defenders are missing tackles is by overrunning ball carriers in the open field, providing them with cutback lanes that can gash the defense. While coaches have different perspectives on the correct techniques in open field tackling, we found one constant goal: do what you have to do to get the ball […]
Ideal Characteristics of a Linebacker
June 2, 2023
Leadership can come from different places, but the team will normally look to the linebackers first so it’s important they have some ability to lead the team. Defensively there are very few positions as important as the linebacker. The linebacker is often referred to as the quarterback of the defense because he is responsible for […]
Rafael Nadal Finishes Marathon Match Win With Pure Class
June 2, 2023
After nearly five hours on a humid court, he knew it would be a difficult loss for whichever one of them was eliminated, and he continued to express his sympathy for Thiem. It was a hot, brutal marathon match, and things looked bleak for Rafael Nadal early on in his U.S. Open quarterfinal battle against […]
Swimming Is Our ‘Crazy Love’
June 2, 2023
As my swimmer says, when you reach that point, swimming is a part of you in a deeper way than when you are simply a part of swimming. They make the sport fun, exhilarating and an amazing adventure. About five to six years ago, my daughter started to practice more and more at 4:45 in […]
Soccer Season on a Budget
June 2, 2023
It was great to clear a little more space in my already cluttered garage, so it was a win before I even left my house. The air is crisp, school’s back in session and the days are getting shorter … this can only mean one thing, IT’S SOCCER SEASON! For most families, that also means […]
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Players Must Treat Teammates With Respect, Even When They Don’t Get Along
June 2, 2023
If you have a disagreement with a teammate, talk about it. Don’t let it get physical. Nobody wins when that happens. As a parent, one of the most important things to instill in a child is how to have respect for people. That goes for family, friends, neighbors, the waitress in a restaurant and especially – […]
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Washington Program Aims to Prevent Burnout in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
“It wasn’t inviting, it wasn’t a mentorship, it wasn’t guidance. It was about results. You are judged off of your results. And in that type of environment, there is no development.” The start of the school year also means the fall sports season is up and running. But are young people in athletics being pushed […]
Finding Balance With Early Season Football Drills
June 2, 2023
The key with any drill at the start of the season is to address at least two of the major goals. The Team Take Off, which includes a focus on conditioning, makes a great drill for the start of the season. One of the most difficult things to do is find a balance at the […]
What Can You Do to Help Kids Develop Overall Athleticism?
June 2, 2023
We want our kids to associate moving their bodies with joy. If there is something you can do with them that they like, i.e., hiking, swimming, biking, skateboarding, skiing, etc., even better! “I have a 5-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. We don’t know what sports they will end up playing, but what things can […]
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Soccer Drills: Defending as a Back Four
June 2, 2023
This session is designed to improve the individual players within your defense and the defense as a unit. The practices cover key aspects such as pressuring techniques, cover and support positions and the shape of the defense in relation to the ball. WHAT THIS SESSION IS ABOUT The shape of the defense. Who is going […]
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