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What Sports Did Olympians Play Growing Up?
Olympians Honed Their Athleticism Playing Multiple Sports as Kids
August 3, 2018
Learn which sports Olympic athletes played while they were growing up.
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Is Too Much Talent a Dangerous Thing?
August 3, 2018
At Swim Smooth we are firm believers that anyone can become a strong swimmer, whether swimming comes easily to you or if it takes you a little longer to get there. Of course it’s only natural that if you are frustrated with your lack of swim speed then you may be wishing you were more […]
Coaching Mentality
August 3, 2018
The focus is on lengthening the time that the players can concentrate and the resistance they can work against. “Small sided games, while no guarantee, are the best way to get children interested in soccer…” “Over and over again during matches and training sessions, situations occur that are suitable for ‘mental training.’ This is because these […]
Tips for the Youth Baseball Parent-Coach
August 1, 2018
For some parents it can be extremely difficult to turn the baseball instruction on and off. Remember to draw a clear distinction between parent-coach and child-player. Coaching your own children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a parent. Yet it can be nerve-wracking. While on one hand coaching your child gives you […]
Gold Medal Yet Another Proud Hockey Memory for Linda Lamoureux
July 31, 2018
“You kind of reflect on all the years of hard work and making the team, then the gold-medal game and then they are Olympic champions.” From their very first strides on the North Dakota ice all the way to the world’s biggest stage, Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson fiercely chased after their dreams of winning […]
What Are Coaches Looking For?
July 31, 2018
If you are lucky enough to be blessed with some speed, do you respect your gift? Do you take care of your legs? Do you warm up and cool down? Do you avoid mixing it up during practice? Do you avoid doing stupid things that would put your knees at risk? At soccer tryouts, coaches […]
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How to Coach a Standout Athlete
July 31, 2018
Advanced athletes should receive a different level of coaching
Seven Steps to Improve Your Swimming Streamline
July 30, 2018
Swimmers need to make sure their top hand is locking in their bottom hand by using the top hand’s thumb. This is extremely important because if you don’t lock the bottom hand in your streamline will fall apart. The streamline is the most hydrodynamic position swimmers can be in, that’s why it’s vital your streamlines are […]
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Wild Leadership Summit Inspires Up-and-Coming Hockey Leaders
July 30, 2018
300 high school and college captains and coaches gathered for an inspired day of learning It’s been a busy summer for Mara McClain, a soon-to-be senior goaltender at Bloomington Jefferson High School in Minnesota. She’s juggling the typical 17-year-old fun in the sun with work as a youth tennis instructor and training for her upcoming […]
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Twelve Simple Ways to Run a Great Volleyball Tournament
July 30, 2018
When starting a new event or working with other clubs on an event, club reciprocation is important. Make sure all parties are equally supporting each other. This is the time of year when clubs begin to plan next season’s playing schedule. New volleyball tournaments bring options to the table, and your long standing event may […]
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