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Nine Things Parents of Distance Swimmers Know
June 17, 2018
As the parent of distance swimmers, my days at meets are decidedly different from parents of sprinters. I’ll admit that I look at them with a touch of envy as they cheer for a 50 or 100. They may experience the same anxiety I do during races, but for them it’s over so quickly! They […]
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I Wanted My Son to Chase My Dream, Not His
June 17, 2018
Nick Corey shares story about becoming one of Those Dads and what he did to change
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Six Tips for Scoring a Youth Sports Sponsorship
June 14, 2018
When trying to find sponsors for your team, don’t overlook the obvious – your team
Tips to Win a Tennis Match
June 14, 2018
You may be feeling nervous, your stomach might be jittery and your muscles tensed. All of these emotions and feelings can easily become out of control and take over during a tennis match if they are not properly maintained. From the start of the day even before you walk on the tennis court, tennis playing […]
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Five Ways to Help Your Athlete After a Tough Loss
June 13, 2018
Consider your next car ride home. What if, the trip home began with, “We know what you’re going through — losing can be painful. How are you doing?” As a sports parent, you’ve probably had to deal with the aftermath of a devastating loss. And the car ride home after a loss can be a tricky […]
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When the Pressure of the Recruiting Process Surfaces
June 12, 2018
Remember athlete…this is your future and you need to be the one driving the train. If you are not ready to be the engineer of your future, put on the brakes The AAU and USAV National Championships are around the corner. On the forefront of every young athlete’s mind (that wants to play at the […]
Soccer Coaching Tips for Defenders
June 12, 2018
Explain to young defenders that possession is something to be treasured, not given away lightly. When you’re coaching your young defenders, emphasise that it is important to work on ball control skills and hacking the ball isn’t enough. Key soccer coaching tips Set high standards for your defenders. They need good ball control skills and good passing skills to link […]
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The Committee Conundrum: Which Ones Do I Really Need?
June 12, 2018
Define clear roles and responsibilities for every member of your leadership team
You Need Strength
June 11, 2018
In our youth, strength opportunity comes a little more naturally. As adults, we become really good at excuses and almost begin to fear being strong. I’m going to hit you with some tough love today. You need strength.  Now I’m not saying you need to be strong like 100 Spartans. I’m not saying you need […]
Drill for Helping Softball Pitchers Learn to Go Inside and Outside
June 10, 2018
The drill will work no matter what technique you use to throw inside/outside. It’s no great revelation to say that working the corners by being able to hit your spots inside and outside is a critical skill for fastpitch softball pitchers. The easiest pitches to hit are the ones down the middle, so once you […]
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