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How Important Is Speed in Baseball?
May 21, 2018
Before throwing the ball back to the pitcher you must assess the situation, maybe you can run fast enough with the ball and reach the base or home plate before the runner. Baseball is a game that requires players to bat as well as field. This means that players need to show their skills both […]
‘Leading Without Leading’ Offers New Perspective on Leadership
May 21, 2018
It’s you and what you do every day. It’s who you are and the way you live your life. It’s the standards you set for your own life and how you maintain those standards over the 100 years or so of your existence. There’s a lot of stuff around about leadership …books, videos, DVDs, courses, […]
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Soccer Career Filled with Inspiration, Innovation
May 18, 2018
Marie Fitzgerald hopes to pass along the life-changing lessons she has learned
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The Coach’s Role in Preventing Injuries in Youth Sports
May 18, 2018
Some youth baseball leagues have now been instituting pitch counts for their players in an attempt to limit injuries. Coaches should be considering doing the same, especially for standout athletes who may be playing more than everyone else. When it comes to safety in youth sports, “play smarter, not harder” may be the best approach […]
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Navigating Youth Soccer Tryouts
May 18, 2018
And so I think it’s important that you shouldn’t just, for lack of word, willy nilly just sort of pick out based on things you hear about the next place you want to go. Jay is the Executive Director at the Richmond Strikers, has been in the youth game for over 20 years and is […]
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How Coaches Can Help Parents Curb the Costs of Playing Sports
May 16, 2018
Sometimes skipping an expensive weekend tournament is the smart choice for families looking to stick with it for the long haul. It’s no secret that playing sports can offer a wealth of benefits for kids, including physical fitness, honing social skills and actually getting some fresh air. There are also many studies that show getting started […]
Don’t Fall Into This Hockey Training Trap
May 16, 2018
Just because something looks cool on paper, or just because it has been issued a name from some East-European country does not mean it is a great program for your hockey athletes in this moment. As Hockey Training continues to grow its reach in the strength and conditioning world, I find myself often answering the […]
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Growth of Blind Hockey Demonstrated at Disabled Hockey Festival
May 16, 2018
“I just can’t imagine and I’m so excited to see what the future holds for this discipline because I think it’s really going to explode even more.”
Seven Things I Wished I Knew When I Started Coaching
May 16, 2018
“There always seems to be some issue — someone needs a ride, you don’t know when the game is going to be played, someone’s missing because they’re playing another sport. You have to find a way to make it work.” One of the hardest things about coaching is getting started. Everything seems new, and you’re […]
Ten Reasons Why I’m Thankful to Be a Swim Parent
May 16, 2018
Whether it’s getting into a class that’s full or landing a show at the college radio station, they will not take no for an answer. Persistence comes after countless hours in the pool, eventually achieving goals. ONE My kids have always been good sleepers. I never had an issue with bedtime. TWO Homework. Swimmers don’t have time to […]
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