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Track and Field Sprint Relay Training
June 2, 2023
We spend part of at least three practice sessions per week on the sprint exchanges. If you overlook this part of your workouts you are missing the opportunity to score valuable points for your team. Our philosophy is that we can beat most teams in the 400-meter relay by utilizing superior exchanges that have been honed […]
How to Be a Better High School Football Player
June 2, 2023
The more prepared you are studying tendencies of the game the smarter player you’ll be — and often times intelligence in on-field situations can make up for any difference in physical ability. High school football is a high-pressure game, especially in some areas of the country. As detailed in Buzz Bissinger’s landmark book Friday Night […]
Honesty Plays Big Role for Discus Thrower
June 2, 2023
“He’s got a bright future ahead of him, not only as a thrower but as a person,” Barry said. Davis Robey didn’t think twice about being honest at last week’s district track and field meet, regardless of the result. After all, it was simply the right thing to do. An official scorer had erroneously listed […]
Tennis Doubles Drills
June 2, 2023
Having both players positioned at the net is one of the best tennis double strategies to win a point because the net is well covered. Tennis doubles drills can be beneficial to improve the tennis player’s net game. These tennis drills serves to develop the quick reflexes which are essential in playing a tennis doubles […]
Advice to Swimmers Asking ‘Why Am I Here’?
June 2, 2023
The importance of writing those reasons down is that when motivation begins to dwindle, they will be there to stare you in the face and you will be reminded why you chose to take the long path most others are unwilling to attempt. For many club, high school and college swimmers, the steady and consistent routine […]
How to Run a Killer Youth Baseball Practice
June 2, 2023
Use your creativity and come up with some different stations. Or just use some old standbys such as hitting stations, throwing stations, catching stations, fielding stations or pitching stations. Practices in any sport can be boring and unproductive if not planned out ahead of time. Having a clipboard with your practice itinerary written out is […]
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College Recruits Feel the Pressure of Specialization
June 2, 2023
“I have seen so many kids get burned out because they have given up their other sports for one, and by the time college comes around they don’t even want to play anymore.” Single-sport specialization among young kids is on the rise. According to a March 2017 study by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, […]
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Lack of Sportsmanship by Adults Sets a Horrible Example
June 2, 2023
If you find yourself conspiring with other adults to have a mere child thrown off a baseball diamond, take a deep breath and re-evaluate your life. I went to a White Sox vs. Orioles baseball game recently and left appalled by the lack of sportsmanship. The players acted appropriately, but a team manager exhibited shocking behavior. […]
Even the Best Fastpitch Players Weren’t Always the Best Players
June 2, 2023
Take heart in knowing that even some of the best who ever played the game started out just like you – fighting for scraps and working their way up the depth chart. As I write this, it’s the best time of the year for fastpitch softball fanatics. The NCAA Division I tournament is underway, and […]
Quarters Coverage in Football: Alignment and Assignments
June 2, 2023
The major appeal of Quarters coverage is the ability to get the Safety involved in stopping the run while still being sound against Four Verticals. Quarters coverage in football is fast becoming the most popular defensive coverage. The major reason for the rise in popularity is that it allows the defense to get both safeties […]
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