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How to Get Recruited for Women’s College Golf
June 2, 2023
The keys to being recruited for women's college golf.
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Why You Should Sign Your Child up for a Youth Sports League
June 2, 2023
1. Being Part of a Team Benefits Child Development Children benefit immensely from being involved in team sports. When they get to bond with other kids their age over the same activity, lifelong friendships can be formed. Being part of a team can also teach children the importance of sharing, encouraging others, helping others, and […]
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10 Things Wrong with Youth Baseball and Softball (And How We Can Fix Them)
June 2, 2023
Little League is supposed to be about the enjoyment, camaraderie, and celebration of children gathering together and playing a game with their friends. Sadly, all too often it is about adults competing against other adults through their children. If we want to keep growing this beautiful game, we all need to play our part in […]
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Mason Doherty’s Talent Brings Teams, Community Together
June 2, 2023
Mason Doherty, a high school basketball player in St. Peter, MN, recently became a social media celebrity after nailing a buzzer-beater shot vs. Minnehaha Academy. But it wasn’t the shot that was special. It wasn’t the fact they were playing Minnehaha, a top team in Minnesota and the top-five team in the nation. It wasn’t […]
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What You Can Do to Stop the Cycle of Disrespect in Sports
June 2, 2023
Stopping the cycle of disrespect in sports is crucial to creating a fun, safe, and positive experience for all young athletes. As parents, you can hold yourself and your athletes accountable for being respectful, even when emotions are high. As a parent of an athlete, part of your job is to make sure that your […]
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How to Pull the Best Out of Your Players
June 2, 2023
Use these coaching strategies to push your players to be the best they can be.
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Unsigned Seniors: It’s Not too Late to Get Recruited
June 2, 2023
There's no reason to panic if you're an unsigned senior. Read more on why.
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How to Get Recruited for Men’s College Wrestling
June 2, 2023
There’s more to college recruiting than the NCAA recruiting rules and calendar
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Impacts of Early Sports Specialization
June 2, 2023
In a recent influx of research on early sport specialization, many papers have been drafted detailing its effects. National Leadership Council Member Dr. Joe Donahue shared some of the latest reports from Seth Cheatham, Mia Smucny, and several other professionals. Below is a summary of the impacts of early youth sport specialization. In today’s society, there is a strong cultural […]
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What Team Building Activities Can I Use to Help My Team Move On From Mistakes
June 2, 2023
Hey coaches!! I need some ideas. I’m looking for a team building activity that shows the impact on the team when players are not able to move forward after an error or when they are not hitting well. We are revisiting the “mistake ritual” for individuals but I want to show how it can impact […]
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