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Take the Back Leg Suitcase on the Trip
April 7, 2019
Leaving the leg behind also tends to put the pitcher into a forward-leaning position, which not only hurts speed and accuracy but can also put stress on the pitcher’s back. Last night, as I often do, I was doing a pitching lesson. The pitcher in question was also doing what many pitcher do – reaching […]
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Benefits of Boxing for Kids
April 7, 2019
Boxing can be a great way to relieve stress. It can be used as a form of aggression control. The world of boxing has forever been a very interesting, dynamic, and fun sport to watch. The sport is ruled by the legends of the great boxers that have stepped on the mat throughout history. Legends […]
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How to Win
April 4, 2019
Age group swimming is easy to love when things are going well. Coaches and parents love witnessing age groupers improve. If kids are continually dropping time, you feel like you must be doing something right. You probably are. Watch out, though, because the validation you feel from your kids getting faster is a trap. Growth […]
Good Athletes Have More Than Talent, They Have Character
April 4, 2019
It’s all about respect and character in my book and I’m glad my sons have learned the importance of these qualities in athletics, and in life. There’s no question that being a good athlete requires talent and natural-born ability, but I believe it takes more than that to be first-class complete athlete. Regardless of talent […]
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How Small Clubs Thrive in a Competitive Market
April 3, 2019
If club’s niche is offering a regional program that is more affordable and time manageable, make that program the best it can be. The increase in junior volleyball participation has led to growth in the number of junior volleyball clubs. New clubs are forming, large clubs are acquiring smaller ones, and on average a club […]
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From Hunters to Heroes: The story of the Rhino Cup Champions League
April 3, 2019
How three inspired innovators used soccer to take down poaching and inspire a new generation of athletes in southern Africa. On the night he met Matt Bracken, Protrack Anti-Poaching Unit founder, Vincent Barkas, watched the barrel-chested American’s long hair flop wildly as he jumped up and down – apparently dancing – and thought to himself, “This guy […]
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Hockey Mindset
April 3, 2019
Instead, the best hockey players harness the power of self-talk, whether consciously or unconsciously the quality of their mindset always determines the quality of their behavior. The body always follows the mind, it doesn’t work the other way around.  We see this so often in those who seem like such prospects at a young age, […]
Tryouts Are a Great Learning Experience
April 2, 2019
The nice thing about this tryout is that if he isn’t selected, he still gets to play on his current team without any fallout. If he is invited, then he’ll have a decision to make. In many youth sport leagues, there are no true tryouts. Sure, preseason “tryouts” evaluate every child, but each player makes […]
Adding a Little ‘Pop’ to Catcher Pop Times
April 2, 2019
Catchers will come up out of their crouches, take a step forward with their right foot, then take a step forward with their left foot, then throw. When I work with catchers, I often tell them two of the most important things they will be judged on by coaches is their ability to block pitches […]
Black Girl Hockey Club Growing in Numbers, Impact
April 1, 2019
“That to me is the most important aspect of this; just making sure everyone feels welcome in the sport,” To Renee Hess, the next step for the Black Girl Hockey Club was a natural one. The associate director of service-learning for community engagement at La Sierra University in Riverside, California, Hess founded the club at […]
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