Whether our kids are serious athletes or just love to get out and play with their friends, cutting physical activity out of their day for two months or longer is not an option. So, how do you keep them active but coronavirus-free in these uncertain times? Here are a few activities you can consider.
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The Lessons I Learned From My High School Coach Are Still With Me Today
Whether our kids are serious athletes or just love to get out and play with their friends, cutting physical activity out of their day for two months or longer is not an option. So, how do you keep them active but coronavirus-free in these uncertain times? Here are a few activities you can consider.
6 Books Every Coach Should Read. And Now You Have the Time.
With the high school sports season on hold, we have an opportunity to use this time to refresh, renew and reinvigorate. Reading is a great way to do that. Here are six books I recommend to coaches, no matter your team or sport to enhance your work or share with your team. What’s on your […]
Save the Stress! Raise a SMART Decision-making Kid
Parents sign their children up to play a sport because of the physical benefits and character building that go hand-in-hand with being part of a team. One way children ages six to 12 build character is by learning to make good decisions. Consistently delivering a great performance on the field is based on the ability […]
This Simple Calculation Can Help Prevent Youth Sports Injuries
There was a time, not so long ago, when the most respected athletes were the three sport, letterman jacket athletes. It was considered more impressive to be involved in multiple sports than to excel at just one. We need to get back to this multi-sport mindset to save our young athletes’ bodies and minds from injury […]
10 Fan Favorite Sports Movies. Did Yours Make the Cut?
My favorite sports movies are about people rather than games. The films that center on competition too often fall into the Hollywood cliche of a last minute victory snatched from the jaws of defeat. Nearly every ‘Rocky’ sequel that followed the wonderful 1976 original (see below) falls into the trap of an underdog finally winning […]