4 Common Mistakes Made When Coaching Young Athletes
I often hear athletes say, "This is the way I have always done it," or "This is the way I was taught." Bad habits begin early, so it's important that coaches reinforce correct behaviors and [...]
I often hear athletes say, "This is the way I have always done it," or "This is the way I was taught." Bad habits begin early, so it's important that coaches reinforce correct behaviors and [...]
The number one thing to remember as a coach, parent, or even as a player is that there will be bad calls. Officials are human, and humans are not perfect. Many youth sports have inexperienced [...]
In the world of sports for young athletes, the chances of being on a team coached by a parent or loved one is fairly high, especially when playing on community teams. This can often create [...]
A coach’s experience is essential on a multitude of levels. They are going to be a role model for your athlete for many years. Their teaching style needs to nurture and foster their experience; to [...]
Let's say you're a baseball coach, but not a "used to play minor league ball and have dedicated my life to the sport" type of coach. You're more like, "I started coaching my son's Little [...]
Compared to other sports fields, the standard soccer pitch is humongous. It's bigger than a football field, and it dwarfs the size of a basketball court or hockey rink. When playing on such an expansive [...]
Basketball defense is a skill that is critical to the success of a team. It’s also generally undervalued, especially among younger athletes. This article should help you with your defense in two easy-to-master situations—guarding the [...]
The unsung hero of many a youth sports team is the individual who takes on the role of team manager. It is often a thankless task but is nonetheless necessary to the smooth operation of [...]
Sometimes parents go too far in youth athletics. You've heard the stories. A parent runs out on the field and tackles a young player. A parent threatens a coach who doesn't give their child enough [...]
I think we can all agree that we live in a fast-paced, instant gratification age. From on-demand entertainment to fast food carry-out services, short is the new normal. However, fast or instant is not how [...]