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Seven Keys to Blocking In Beach Volleyball
June 2, 2023
Another tip is don’t jump too close to the net because it is harder to penetrate over the net. Plus you have a better chance of touching the net. The blocker has a strategic role in beach that can be broken up into a few different segments. Think of playing defense as having two defenders, […]
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Ten Great Reasons to Love Volleyball
June 2, 2023
How did volleyball become your child’s sport? Do you now eat, breathe and live the game? We are certainly glad you chose volleyball, and it’s a great choice for your child’s health and well-being. Why? Let us tell you… As a parent, knowing the “why” is very important. A couple of years ago, my son, […]
Managing Game Day Jitters in Playoffs
June 2, 2023
Just because it’s the playoffs doesn’t mean everything changes. You’ve been practicing and playing since the fall. Be confident in what you’ve been doing between then and now. It’s playoff time! That means emotions will be running strong as hockey teams at all levels play to keep their seasons going in hopes of winning championships. […]
Richmond Men’s Hockey Alums Keep Competitive Fire Burning
June 2, 2023
“I love hockey,” he said. “It is a great sport and there is really nothing like being around your teammates. That is why I have my 6-year-old daughter playing. It is great for building life lessons.” Once a Richmond Spider, always a Richmond Spider. At least that seems to be the case for a group […]
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USA Hockey’s American Development Model Gains Traction in Other Sports
June 2, 2023
Ben Frank, a Canadian based in California, had a hockey epiphany in Pittsburgh. Originally from Toronto, Frank thrived in youth and junior hockey and then played collegiately at the University of Toronto before heading to California to play professional roller hockey. In 2011, Frank operated the thriving Wildcats Hockey Club out of Riverside, California, and […]
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Free Ice Time, Read All About It
June 2, 2023
On Saturday, February 23, parents all across the United States have the opportunity to watch their kids “take their second first steps.” Saturday marks the sixth day of Hockey Week Across America, an annual celebration for the last twelve years. The week, aimed toward celebrating the hockey community and engaging new coaches, players, officials, and […]
Have You Verified the Score Sheet?
June 2, 2023
If you do not pay attention to details and there are inaccuracies on the game sheet, the perception will be your performance on the ice was also lacking effort and attention to detail. Remember when score sheets simply consisted of three or four carbon copies at the scorer’s table? While we’re still likely to see […]
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Embracing Diversity and Accountability
June 2, 2023
“Being able to play with all of my teammates and having fun playing something you love.” Mohamud Ahmedad was introduced to skating during a first-grade field trip. “It was really fun,” said Mohamud, who’s now a sophomore forward for St. Paul Johnson High School. “Even though I was falling down a lot, I really liked […]
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Six Tips to Boost Your Volleyball Recruiting Success
June 2, 2023
Many college coaches maintain the philosophy that if you can pass and defend well, you can transition seamlessly all over the court. Volleyball recruiting is incredibly competitive. Out of 447,000 women’s and 61,000 men’s high school volleyball players in the United States, just 5.7% and 3.9% go on to play at the college level, respectively. […]
10 Things Coaches Secretly Love
June 2, 2023
For younger players, the first step in good peer-to-peer communication is explaining concepts to their teammates – be it a drill, a small-area game or a situation that just happened in a game. Coaches love hard workers and good teammates. But what other traits and behaviors do coaches really value in their players? Ted Cheesebrough, […]
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