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Redefining Success: Eight Tips for Being a Great Sports Parent
December 21, 2017
There is a lot of pressure on parents these days. We want the best for our children and we don’t think twice about taking action when we see we’re able to fill a need. But are we doing enough? “When did parenting get to be so stressful?” began a recent post on the Changing the Game […]
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How to Properly Warm Up Before Playing Basketball
December 19, 2017
Opposed to standing stretches routine, the dynamic exercise keeps the player focused rather than daydreaming while standing still and losing all the momentum created in the warmup before. Doing a proper warmup before any kind of sporting activity is essential but it is even more important in a physical demanding sport like basketball. Over the […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique
Volleyball Video of the Week: Tip Game
December 14, 2017
Kennesaw State head coach Keith Schunzel shares a game that focuses on scoring on and defending a Zone 3 tip. This can be played with four verus four or five versus five and is a great way to get your players competing hard and playing great defense.
Mirror Drills to Improve Pitching and Visualization
December 12, 2017
It really only takes a few times of doing these mirror drills with focus before they start to get it. From there, we work on mastering our mechanics with repetition. In baseball, mechanics are everything. I often compare our mechanics as baseball players to that of a dancer’s choreography. They must be refined day in and […]
Pattern Running Change of Direction Drill
December 7, 2017
On these one-foot cuts, players need to be exploding off of the foot and pushing through their ankles to change direction. The ability to change direction quickly in the game of football is a critical skill. Regardless of the position in today’s game, all players must have the ability to change direction quickly. As a […]
Yoga for Swimmers: Five Poses for the Chest and Shoulders
December 7, 2017
When swimmers have shortened, tight pectoralis muscles, some of the issues that may occur are poorly rounded shoulders, glenohumeral joint dysfunction, numerous breathing dysfunctions and even Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. As a yoga sports coach, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many swimmers who are looking for ways to improve their performance in the pool. […]
Tips for Executing a Successful Rundown
December 7, 2017
When you get the runner, and the play is over, don’t forget to celebrate! You just got a free out. Practice these techniques until they become automatic and you’ll win more than your fair share of rundowns. In my last blog post I talked about the value of practicing rundowns, and all the good it can do. […]
How to Breathe While Swimming
December 7, 2017
The question is, do we hold the air in our lungs for as long as possible after putting our face back in the water, then exhaling with a quick burst prior to capturing the next breath? First, I want to dispel one myth about breathing during intense exercise. In no sport does an athlete ever […]
Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique
Two-Phase Setter Warmup
December 5, 2017
Lakeside Volleyball (Canada) shares a two-phase setter warmup with emphasis on side sets, a loaded outside step, broadening the range of movement while incorporating the same spin and load step with add on of emphasis on reloading between each contact.
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Three Keys to Earning Your Fair Play Point
November 22, 2017
The Fair Play program was originally implemented during the 2004-05 season, as a component of Minnesota Hockey’s Hockey Education Program (HEP), with the goal of promoting safety and good sportsmanship. Since then, Fair Play has been lauded as one of the top behavior influencing programs in youth hockey. Fair Play is based on the premise […]
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