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Parents and coaches shared what they wish they had known about volleyball before getting started.

Often times, student-athletes believe that if they are good enough, they will automatically receive a scholarship, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Although everyone doesn’t receive a scholarship, there are a few sports where it’s a little easier.

For many sports, summertime is peak camp season. Across the country, college coaches send millions of invitations to student-athletes to promote their camps and get a good turnout. But what does it really mean when you get invited to a camp?

1. “WHAT HAPPENED?” Especially in younger children, fact-finding as soon as possible is important to help understand the context of potential injuries. Details can be skewed or forgotten over time. If your child can’t remember when the pain started, it doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t injured. 2. “WHERE DOES IT HURT?” Soreness from overuse typically […]

Most parents know to ask if a coach is background screened, but what other questions should you ask?

12-year-old Manning Bradley has overcome physical limitations to become an up-and-coming baseball star Manning Bradley wasn’t alive for Jim Abbott’s 1993 no-hitter – a day that lives in baseball infamy. That, however, doesn’t stop the 12-year-old baseball star from garnering comparisons to the former Major Leaguer.   Abbott, a 10-year major league veteran, and Bradley […]

Ready to start reaching out to coaches? Here are some tips to help you make a great first impression.

Make sports a part of this summer’s family vacation with a trip to one or more of these destinations. From baseball to boxing to NASCAR, our list has a destination for every sports family. While summer is sometimes called the “sports abyss,” it’s a great time to fire up the family roadster and visit North […]

Baseball has some specialized equipment unique to the sport. Before you fully commit to buying new equipment, try borrowing a friend’s gear or seeing if your club has equipment you can borrow or rent.

Few sports have more lingo being tossed around the field than baseball. Your child will have a tough time getting the hang of it if they don’t understand the game’s jargon.