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How to Become a Professional Baseball Player
May 13, 2019
You may possess only one or two of these five skills. If so, you will discover, after a few thousand reps, exactly what you do well. Baseball has always been the one sport played by young boys from every walk of life in all parts of the United States. So it should come as no […]
NFL Pushes Back on Youth Football “Myths”
May 12, 2019
That’s not to say that youth football should be banned. Full-contact football prior to high school arguably isn’t necessary, but it’s not going anywhere. The NFL continues to fear the impact of a reduced supply of future NFL players. And it shows. The latest evidence of the league’s concern comes from a list of “myths” […]
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Have You Ever Thought About … Hockey?
May 12, 2019
“Hockey is a great sport for your child. If you have the puck, you’re the quarterback,” “Hockey fits any size, any personality.” When you think about getting your kids involved in beginner sports, in Edmond you have a variety of activities. From soccer to flag football, and gymnastics to T-ball — there’s plenty in Edmond […]
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What Parents Should (and Should Not) Do at Their Child’s Sporting Events
May 12, 2019
When players make a mistake, they’ll often look over at their coach or parent. Sometimes a simple look back is all they need. Tim and Dolores Roessler can’t sit still as they watch their two daughters compete for the Indian Hills softball team. The Roesslers sit together for an inning, then the next inning they […]
How to Build a Reputation as a Warrior
May 12, 2019
Sometimes, though, it’s not dangerous, just painful. If you can “rub some dirt on it” as we used to say and fight your way through it, you clearly have ample helpings of mental toughness. Last weekend once I was done with lessons I went out to watch a tournament where some of my students were […]
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Record Number of 8U Players Part of USA Hockey in 2018-19
May 12, 2019
The combination of participation surges in both longtime hockey hotbeds and also in newer markets has driven the consistent growth. FLINT, MICHIGAN, NATIVE BECOMES RECORD-BREAKER AS 8-AND-UNDER PARTICIPATION REACHES FOURTH CONSECUTIVE RECORD-BREAKING SEASON. For the fourth consecutive season, USA Hockey has established a new single-season 8-and-Under participation record with Flint, Michigan, producing USA Hockey’s 122,136th […]
The Most Important Poster in Coaching
May 9, 2019
You either win or you learn; My job is to give them a love of the game and of learning; and that I coach for the 99 percent not the 1 percent who are elite. Some of you who have taken USAV’s IMPACT course may recognize the phrase, “Be Consistent,” as core to being the […]
Raising Kids to be Good Decision Makers
May 8, 2019
I believe very strongly that the core values that you follow as a family will be the foundation that will give your children direction in life. Parents want to raise confident kids who make wise choices, but the journey from baby to smart-thinking young adult is a long and rocky road. There are many forces […]
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Take a Lap: Alternatives to Exercise As Punishment
May 8, 2019
In the end, it’s about creating an environment that athletes want to support and finding ways to create behavior change in a positive way. For generations, using exercise as punishment in youth sports was the norm. The practice has even been romanticized, like in the movie Miracle where hockey players are forced to skate seemingly endless ‘suicide’ […]
Three Strategies to Help Your Child Avoid Youth Soccer Burnout
May 8, 2019
Kids who play multiple sports are more adaptable, find it easier to learn, and are less likely to end up with injuries due to overuse of certain body parts or muscles. Youth soccer burnout is a major problem. Many kids quit because they can’t overturn the burn. Check out some tips on how to avoid […]
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