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Running Interference on Youth Football Injuries
June 2, 2023
A concussion is a brain injury usually caused by a blow to the head. It can affect memory, judgment, reflexes, speech, balance and muscle coordination. Over the last decade, participation in youth football nationwide has declined about seven percent. The Sierra Youth Football League—a feeder league for high school teams—has seen similar numbers locally. In […]
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Keep Sports Chatter Positive From the Stands
June 2, 2023
Parents who shout and cheer for all the children set a great example for the kids I met her. I wasn’t looking forward to it, but I knew eventually I would meet her — that crazy youth sports mom acting immature and unsportsmanlike in the stands. I have seen others. Those who yell at the […]
Progressions From Glute Bridge to Hip Lift to Hip Thrust
June 2, 2023
Avoid over-extending hips as this can increase the pressure in the lumbar region, especially when performing weighted bridges. Research indicates that the weighted horizontally directed hip thrust is an effective exercise for the muscles of the posterior chain – glutes, hamstrings, calves and back – that can be used to improve performance in the weight room […]
Put a Little Swagger in Your Swing
June 2, 2023
If they’ve put in the work to develop their swings and learn how to see the ball well, it’s not them who should be worried. It’s the other team. Baseball legend Ted Williams once said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. I think it’s safe to say that not only […]
Lessons I Learned When My Son Struck out Three Times
June 2, 2023
Of course, there are times when parents need to be there for comfort and support, but sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is to love from a distance. There are moments in a sports parent’s life that will never be forgotten and will always hold importance. One of those moments for […]
New Soccer Team Gives Hope to Young Cancer Patients in Gaza
June 2, 2023
Team Hope’s players are exempt from school fees and train for one hour per week, with doctors’ advice, Sarraj said. Fourteen-year-old Moatasem al-Nabeeh suffers from a brain tumor. A new youth soccer team set up in Gaza for young Palestinian cancer patients has given him new hope. “I am happier now, I play and I […]
Encourage Your Kids to Play Football
June 2, 2023
Encouraging your kids to join football at a young age and during high school will benefit them immensely with everything they do. Parents of high school and youth aged children should be very concerned for high school and youth football participation. Every year a fewer amount of high school and youth kids participate in football. […]
Developing the Right Kind of Winning Mindset
June 2, 2023
The challenge is that the distinction between professional & youth sports is becoming increasingly blurred. Our soccer club in downtown Manhattan has a coaching staff from across the world, reflecting the diversity of New York City. It is no surprise that there are a wide rage of opinions as to how to approach winning. The […]
Single Back Gt Counter Scheme and Counter Read Play
June 2, 2023
This is not only good for that play but can also lead to dominate players being frustrated which can make them play undisciplined. The Single Back GT Counter is one of the most effective schemes in football. On the front-side of the play it uses angles and down blocks to create a wall. On the […]
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Gap vs. Zone Run Blocking Schemes
June 2, 2023
One of the key elements of this scheme is the running back. In the Zone scheme the running back has to be able to understand the blocking assignments and how they fit into his path. In football there are two main types of blocking schemes. These two are Zone Schemes and Gap Schemes. These are […]
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