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Coaching the Wide Receiver: Route Running Coaching Points
June 2, 2023
Once a coach has broken each route down into these three sections, he can start to see the different stages, and objectives of each segment within each route. Running routes is one of the most under-coached aspects of football. The same way an offensive lineman needs to be coached on the details of each of […]
Butterfly With a Snorkel
June 2, 2023
This week’s tip is to add a snorkel when working on your butterfly, which we know may seem counterintuitive. The breath is so intrinsically connected to the undulation in butterfly that also affects the pull, recovery, and kick. But there are many ways that using a snorkel can help correct some of the most common […]
What Is the Best Workout Program for Baseball Players?
June 2, 2023
The purpose of this workout is to develop explosive lifting technique while remaining very stable. I believe through the barbell push press, great shoulder strength is achieved, which is vital for a strong swing in baseball. What is the best workout program for baseball players? The baseball season is quickly approaching so we have some […]
Eight Disconnections Between Coaches and Parents in Youth Soccer
June 2, 2023
It makes absolute sense that a parents’ love for their child will always lead to a set view of the world and sports – and their child’s place within it. One of the key changes in the U.S. Soccer coaching license pathway has been a recognition and inclusion of a task entitled “Managing the Performance […]
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Victory and Defeat
June 2, 2023
What happens when we succeed? How does our body behave? How does our brain process and “save” this new input? What about defeat? How does our body react to it? And our brain? One cannot exist without the other – this shows us the intimate relationship between both of these experiences External and internal factors […]
After Beating Cancer, Baytown Boy Inspires Youth Baseball Teams
June 2, 2023
“Probably the main thing that I think of is having fun in a game. Don’t worry about losing. It’s just about having fun,” Sports can teach kids some valuable skills but none is more important than how they treat one another. The life lesson has touched a lot of kids, coaches and parents in two […]
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How To Become A Better Hockey Player
June 2, 2023
Once excellence becomes a habit, performing well in hockey is something that just flows and comes to you naturally, rather than you needing to nervously chase it. When I come across motivational quotes or inspirational pictures on social media, I like to start putting them to use in my own mind. A lot of these […]
How to Be a Successful Tackler by Keeping Cleats in the Ground
June 2, 2023
A defender’s power comes from driving their cleats against the ground. The feet being grounded creates resistance against the ball carrier. “Cleats in the ground” has been something we have preached as offensive line coaches for quite some time. In order to have maximum power and control, we coached our linemen on the importance of […]
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Baseball Has the Magic to Refine Us Through Sportsmanship, Hard Work
June 2, 2023
It’s the magic that keeps young men playing, young girls watching, and old folks remembering. Good sportsmanship is a virtue. Like most virtues, it requires a certain amount of self-restraint. A good sport forgoes instant gratification for that which is more lasting. A good sport sacrifices personal glory for that which sustains the team. Perhaps […]
Responsibilities of a Youth Football Coach | Coaching Youth Football
June 2, 2023
A coach is responsible for creating a safe & professional youth football environment. If you commit to coaching, you need to give 100% effort every single practice and game. Coaching youth football is a fun, challenging, and an absolute amazing experience.  Seeing kids progress throughout the season as football players & individuals is the most […]
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