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Miami University Joins Youth Development Program to Foster ADM Excellence
February 23, 2018
“I hope other colleges and universities, regardless of the level, get involved and incorporate utilizing those players and working with the youth players. It makes the game better.” Junior RedHawks are a co-op of Miami and the Butler County Youth Hockey Association In the spring of 2016, the Miami (Ohio) University RedHawks hockey program formed […]
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The Impact of Being a Youth Coach
February 23, 2018
Overwhelming goal of coach and organization is to inspire players to stay engaged and return to the team. Create a love for the game. Charlotte Hounds head coach Jim Stagnitta credits his earliest coaches as being some of the most influential of his athletic career. I was a late starter to lacrosse, playing my first […]
Ten Attributes of an Effective and Mindful Ice Hockey Coach
February 23, 2018
When all is said and done your legacy as a coach will determined by who your players become not just on the ice but off it. “Trust Men and they will be true to you. Trust them greatly and they will show themselves great” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Coaching can be a very stressful experience. […]
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How to Train, Eat and Sleep like an Olympic Champion
February 22, 2018
More goes into being an Olympian than just practicing your event.
Do You Have the ‘X’ Factor?
February 21, 2018
As more superior athletes come out for swimming, as more talented people go into coaching, as more and better facilities become available, all of the aspects of knowledge that we have discussed will become important. This is a classic speech given by the great “Doc” Counsilman. If you haven’t come across this yet during your […]
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Even Southerners Can’t Resist the Call of a Frozen Pond
February 21, 2018
The players on Swinging Richards try to play in four to five tournaments per year, all south of the Mason-Dixon Line. South Carolina Swinging Richards were in new territory for national championships Ryan Lovette is a true Southerner. Born in Florence, Alabama, and currently living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the farthest north Lovette had […]
Be the One Who Shines
February 21, 2018
I’ve seen many athletes with mega talent but very little heart. Love your journey. But be the one who shines. Just returned from my first Conference Champs in the NCAA where swimmers actually competed with athletes in another conference – an opportunity to make new friends, test your endurance, and observe the sport from a […]
What Type of Swim Parent Are You?
February 20, 2018
When you look around the pool deck, you’ll recognize a variety of parent types. We’re most likely a combination of a few or many. What type of swim parent are you? I believe swim parents are some of the greatest parents ever. Swim parents sacrifice, encourage, cheer, and go out of our way to lend […]
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Ryan Donato Rewards Father for Making Trip to Winter Olympics to Watch Him Play
February 20, 2018
U.S. men's hockey standout Ryan Donato gets advice from his dad, who also coaches him at Harvard
Five Tips to Communicate Better with Your Child
February 20, 2018
“Constantly tell kids what to do and how to do it, that can really hinder a child’s passion. Kids need to figure it out on their own.”
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