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Do You Need an NCAA Eligibility Center Profile or Certification Account?
May 10, 2018
So, the new free profile could be a great way to receive an NCAA ID without the commitment of a certification account — until you know for sure that you want to play at those levels. The NCAA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of all DI and DII college athletes. Here’s how […]
What Are the Benefits of Swimming for Kids?
May 10, 2018
Encouraging your children to swim can also improve their mental and emotional health. Teaching your children to swim and encouraging them to swim regularly can have significant benefits for both their health and safety. Especially on a hot day, swimming is a way to keep cool while encouraging a healthy level of physical and social activity. […]
Columbus Ice Hockey Club Helping Kids Find Hockey Home
May 10, 2018
“For us, if the educational component isn’t there, it doesn’t matter how good of a hockey player you are,” Watson said. “It’s your mind that’s going to get you further than anything else.” Partnership with city’s parks department gives new opportunities for kids to try hockey Michael Watson got his boys into hockey at a […]
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Parenting and Coaching The Perfectionist Athlete
May 10, 2018
So if we are willing to keep giving ourselves new tools, then we are constantly striving to do our very best in each new moment. No one should want to be perfect, everyone should want to be excellent. Last week, we received a question that we get often, so we thought it would make a […]
Youth Football Team with Coach at the Soccer Stadium. Boys Listening to Coach's Instructions Before Competition. Coach Giving Team Talk Using Soccer Tactics Board
Sports Parents: Is What You Say Actually What Your Athlete Hears?
May 9, 2018
Sports Parents: Is What You Say Actually What Your Athlete Hears?
Soldier From Famous Viral Photo has Miracle on Ice
Soldier From Famous Viral Photo has Miracle on Ice
May 9, 2018
Joshua Hargis lost both his legs after a suicide bomb attack and is now training for a Paralympic hockey team.
Six Rules Every Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Should Know
May 9, 2018
Coaches and officials need to work together for the benefit of the players, and the buck stops with the head coach when addressing problem behavior. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) boys’ lacrosse rulebook is 92 pages long — some of them containing language that would make an act of Congress comparably […]
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Four Ways to Get Your Kids Into Running
May 8, 2018
Childhood obesity is a serious issue in this country, and we are committed to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle among kids, using youth sports as a way to turn boring exercise into something they would actually want to do. Running a mile straight doesn’t usually top the fun charts for most kids, but there […]
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Track and Field for Beginners
May 8, 2018
The hurdles are placed so that the edge of the bar nearest the approaching athlete coincides with the edge of the track marking nearest the athlete. Track and field facilities are usually designed as multi-purpose facilities (tracks with playing fields inside). Sports facilities for track and field athletics are generally used for daily training as […]
The Minimalist Approach
May 8, 2018
The biggest key is to really focus on your movement. If you hold a sloppy plank, you’ll hold a sloppy body position elsewhere. Let’s face it, performance training has gotten “fancy.” From wearables and other technological advances, to equipment developments, there are plenty of implements out there. Good ol’ bodyweight training doesn’t look as exciting. However, […]
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