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Learning to Compete
June 2, 2023
“When she wins, I am disappointed that I did not win, but I am happy for her success. I know that I will work harder the next day in practice so that the next time I will win.” From the age of seven, my passion has been competitive swimming. I have always loved the water, […]
Another Good Reason to Hit Hips-First
June 2, 2023
If you are a hitter, the more you understand where you need to make contact with the ball the more likely you will be to adopt a hips-shoulders-bat sequence. When I work with fastpitch softball hitters, one of the things I will drill into them (incessantly, if you listen to some) is the sequence “hips-shoulders-bat.” […]
4-4 Defense Blitz Packages
June 2, 2023
When you call a blitz, the defenders must blitz hard! Half-hearted blitzes will lead to you giving up big plays. You can live by the blitz, but you can also die by the blitz. The the 4-4 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen (2-defensive tackles (T) and 2- defensive ends (E)). […]
Teach Youth Athletes Good Sportsmanship
June 2, 2023
Maintain self-control. Keep your cool, have a positive attitude and don’t overreact during practice or games. Be encouraging of other players. There’s nothing like the elated feeling your children get after winning a game they’ve practiced for day and night. But that good feeling can quickly dissipate when faced with bad sportsmanship. Youth sports are […]
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Three Highly Recommended Pre-Race Meals for Swimmers
June 2, 2023
It’s finally here, and you’ve spent hours preparing, working on your technique, and fine-tuning your nutrition plan to be at your best. What you eat right before the race is just as important, so we’ve put together some meal ideas that will keep you going throughout the day. In general, pre-race meals for swimmers should not be […]
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Preventing Lacrosse Injuries
June 2, 2023
Shin splints and foot blisters are common and related to continuous running and changing field surfaces. Though sharing general concepts of play, girls and boys lacrosse are very different with regard to allowed contact, mandated protective equipment, and injury epidemiology. For girls, intentional body to body contact is not legal and stick checking must be […]
How to Hit in the Clutch
June 2, 2023
There’s pressure on the catcher to call the right pitch. There’s pressure on the coaches and manager of having their players in a position to succeed. It can make or break your reputation. If you can do it, they’ll talk about you in awe long after you’ve left. If you can’t you’ll always have that […]
Cross Over Swim Kick
June 2, 2023
Even if you fall into the strong category you can swim fast easier if you use a cross over kick. One kick wonder . . . . . Wisdom begins in wonder . . . . . Socrates CROSS OVER V. RHYTHMIC KICK TECHNIQUE We all know the standard 2 beat, 4 beat, and 6 beat […]
How to Schedule Your Off-Season Hockey Training
June 2, 2023
It’s the athlete who is able to put that hard work into the most intelligent areas in the most intelligent periodization structure who is going to get the best results. The term “periodization” simply represents the process of organizing your training into phases. These phases are placed in a logical order for the purpose of optimizing your […]
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You Have to Have Fun
June 2, 2023
You have to be serious with swimming, dedicate yourself to it and be absolutely committed to achieving things and becoming the best version of yourself as a swimmer that you can possibly be. Sometimes, having an intense desire for something can actually be a bad thing. I’m sure you love swimming. I’m sure it’s something […]
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