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As the student learns to play better tennis, the amount of successful crosscourt shots without missing should increase. The crosscourt shot is the main shot all good tennis players have in their arsenal. Beginner tennis drills are an important part of your tennis development repertoire and an invaluable supplementary asset in your progress as a […]

The problem slappers have always had with the current scoring system is that it doesn’t accurately reflect their ability to get on base. This is a proposal I think has been a long time coming, and one that is sure to be cheered by every lefty slapper and her parents. It’s a new stat that […]

Although you might not think hitting the board would hurt that much, you can break bones, get concussion or split your skin. None of these injuries sound particularly fun, so make sure you practice. Do progress gradually Do not, we repeat, do not boldly climb the springboard ladder at your local pool in the mild […]

The job of parents and coaches is to help swimmers discover the real reason behind their actions and inactions, and in doing so, help them unleash their true potential. It’s important to know why you do what you do…and why that’s important. Why do you swim? This is probably the most important question you can […]

Great coaching alone will not win games consistently in youth football because at these young age levels one or two experienced players can devastate an age group with even just a little coaching. This is the age old argument; Talent vs Coaching.  I just read USA Football’s article In high school football, does good coaching trump […]

Kids build and develop athleticism by participating in a wide range of different sports and activities. My kid is six years old and plays on an 8U travel ball team called the Half Moon Bay Pirates. I was hesitant to let him play travel ball at such a ridiculously young age, but my dude, Leo, […]

As parents, it’s important to remember that you should set an example of handing your emotions instead of letting your emotions handle you. This is a lesson your child can take into the game as well. The pressure and heat of competition bring out the best and the worst in athletes and parents. I’ve been amazed to […]

Youth football games are for families to convene and cheer for their team as a bonding experience. Avoid being a distraction, that is not what your athlete needs. Just enjoy the game and don’t be that parent. Naturally, parents have high expectations of their kids, as a youth football coach you will need to educate parents […]

Each child is different, and relationships vary, but we can reflect on what we do daily for our children and what they can start doing on their own. My kids are in college and I’m learning that how I behaved as an age group swim parent has a direct relationship to their success or troubles once they […]