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Six Tips for Offseason League Communications
June 2, 2023
Looking forward, establish and communicate the key dates that everybody will need to know. This includes player registration, board meetings, facility reservations, clinics, etc. Virtually any blueprint for professional success, individual or corporate, includes a requirement for effective communication. Lacrosse leagues are no different. Making sure that all coaches, parents, and administrators are in sync, […]
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Smart Moves: Making Practices Safer
June 2, 2023
Smart Moves: Making Practices Safer
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Five Things I Wish I Knew About Sports Parenting
June 2, 2023
Reduce the learning curve that comes with being new to youth sports
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How Parents Can Best Help with Recruiting
June 2, 2023
Many parents find it hard to sit on the sidelines and give responsibility to their children
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Four Ways to Keep Volleyball Athletes Engaged
June 2, 2023
Our focus needs to be on what is best for the athletes. Let’s sit down with them and listen, really listen, to what they want from the activities they participate in. Researchers estimate that in the United States there are between 21 and 28 million youth, ages 8 to 17, who participate in organized sports. […]
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What Is the NCAA’s Minimum GPA Requirement?
June 2, 2023
The more schools your child can qualify for, the better his or her chances of landing a scholarship. Kids should strive for their best GPA possible to maximize the number of schools where they will have a chance to compete. Student-athletes with an eye on a Division I or Division II athletic scholarship will need […]
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Best Practices for Gaining and Retaining Club Members
June 2, 2023
The volunteer return rate between seasons was 98 percent because volunteers wanted to be a part of an organization that was responsive, appreciated their work and offered to address some of their personal costs of volunteering. Quality customer service contributes to attracting new members, retaining current members and increasing volunteer contributions to your club.   How […]
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Five Steps to Writing an Effective Email to College Coaches
June 2, 2023
Make sure you include contact information for your current coaches: your club coach, high school coach, personal trainers and anyone else who you have worked with for your sport. Sending an introductory email to college coaches can be a great way to get your foot in the door. However, writing an email to a college […]
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How Coaches Can Help Parents Curb the Costs of Playing Sports
June 2, 2023
Sometimes skipping an expensive weekend tournament is the smart choice for families looking to stick with it for the long haul. It’s no secret that playing sports can offer a wealth of benefits for kids, including physical fitness, honing social skills and actually getting some fresh air. There are also many studies that show getting started […]
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The Coach’s Role in Preventing Injuries in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
Some youth baseball leagues have now been instituting pitch counts for their players in an attempt to limit injuries. Coaches should be considering doing the same, especially for standout athletes who may be playing more than everyone else. When it comes to safety in youth sports, “play smarter, not harder” may be the best approach […]
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