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Benefits of Boxing for Kids
June 2, 2023
Boxing can be a great way to relieve stress. It can be used as a form of aggression control. The world of boxing has forever been a very interesting, dynamic, and fun sport to watch. The sport is ruled by the legends of the great boxers that have stepped on the mat throughout history. Legends […]
Good Athletes Have More Than Talent, They Have Character
June 2, 2023
It’s all about respect and character in my book and I’m glad my sons have learned the importance of these qualities in athletics, and in life. There’s no question that being a good athlete requires talent and natural-born ability, but I believe it takes more than that to be first-class complete athlete. Regardless of talent […]
Adding a Little ‘Pop’ to Catcher Pop Times
June 2, 2023
Catchers will come up out of their crouches, take a step forward with their right foot, then take a step forward with their left foot, then throw. When I work with catchers, I often tell them two of the most important things they will be judged on by coaches is their ability to block pitches […]
Tryouts Are a Great Learning Experience
June 2, 2023
The nice thing about this tryout is that if he isn’t selected, he still gets to play on his current team without any fallout. If he is invited, then he’ll have a decision to make. In many youth sport leagues, there are no true tryouts. Sure, preseason “tryouts” evaluate every child, but each player makes […]
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Hockey Mindset
June 2, 2023
Instead, the best hockey players harness the power of self-talk, whether consciously or unconsciously the quality of their mindset always determines the quality of their behavior. The body always follows the mind, it doesn’t work the other way around.  We see this so often in those who seem like such prospects at a young age, […]
Black Girl Hockey Club Growing in Numbers, Impact
June 2, 2023
“That to me is the most important aspect of this; just making sure everyone feels welcome in the sport,” To Renee Hess, the next step for the Black Girl Hockey Club was a natural one. The associate director of service-learning for community engagement at La Sierra University in Riverside, California, Hess founded the club at […]
Five Ways to Exercise Patience as a Sports Parent
June 2, 2023
Be slow to speak; quick to listen. When you listen to your kid, and really listen, you have a better chance of understanding them. If you are a sports parent, you will lose your patience. It can’t be helped. In your opinion, kids don’t try hard enough sometimes and may not seem to care about […]
Hockey Families Get Creative in Solving Time, Cost Concerns
June 2, 2023
The cost of protective equipment, sticks and ice time is one factor that keeps hockey lagging behind sports such as basketball and soccer in the U.S. among minority children. Megan Lincoln couldn’t put her son into hockey right away when he wanted to play. She didn’t have the time to take off from work to […]
11 Unspoken Tennis Coaching Tips for Juniors and Beginners
June 2, 2023
Great tennis players make it look easy. Especially at the professional level things happen so fast that it’s tricky for new players to see all the components that go into good play. Tennis is a beautiful sport. The way the top players in the game seem to glide across the court to hit the winning […]
Let Your Child’s Talent Do the Talking
June 2, 2023
The point is that there’s no reason for a parent to be hostile towards another parent in any kind of environment. During our time as youth football parents, my wife and I have built some great friendships through our sons playing tackle and flag. I’ve always felt that with football provides a more familial atmosphere […]
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