Nelson Gord

Smart Moves: Making Practices Safer

Sometimes skipping an expensive weekend tournament is the smart choice for families looking to stick with it for the long haul. It’s no secret that playing sports can offer a wealth of benefits for kids, including physical fitness, honing social skills and actually getting some fresh air. There are also many studies that show getting started […]

Some youth baseball leagues have now been instituting pitch counts for their players in an attempt to limit injuries. Coaches should be considering doing the same, especially for standout athletes who may be playing more than everyone else. When it comes to safety in youth sports, “play smarter, not harder” may be the best approach […]

A great coach should be able to read his team and determine the best course of action. Secondly, the coaching style will be the most consistent when it’s a true reflection of one’s personality. From tough-as-nails disciplinarian to always-sunny mentor, you can find varying coaching styles at every level of competition. And we do mean […]

Learn strategies that can help coaches cultivate a calm, positive environment

Study shows about 300,000 youth athletes suffer concussions each year