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Joe Bertagna’s Hockey Life Always Fun, Never an Obligation
June 2, 2023
Through all of his experiences over the years, Bertagna is still as enthusiastic about hockey as he was when he first got into the sport. The longtime administrator has been involved in hockey almost all his life During a six-year span in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Joe Bertagna had the honor of being […]
Getting the Call
June 2, 2023
“You have to be on top of the play at all times because the penalties are much more subtle and much more difficult to see. You have a stick that’s only 100 centimeters long, so that hook is really hard to see.” One phone call led Johnathan Morrison into a tenured career with the International […]
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SportsEngine Community’s Best of 2018
June 2, 2023
We recap our most popular articles, including topics ranging from sportsmanship to shortages of game officials
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Four Keys to Help Your Child Set Healthy and Realistic Goals
June 2, 2023
Coaches, mentors and parents should steer the child’s focus away from the end result and toward the process
Youth Volleyball: What Is the Ideal Ratio of Training Versus Competition?
June 2, 2023
It’s extremely rewarding for the players, parents and coaches to see the advancement of skills, and this tournament is the perfect culmination to compete for many teams. At The Academy Volleyball Club, we have talked a lot about the ideal training versus competition cycle for the younger ages throughout the club season. In our gym, […]
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How to Implement Journal Entry Into Your Team’s Routine
June 2, 2023
The club season is so variable, it is difficult for some teams to set realistic team goals. Journals are a terrific way to kick off your season, create a foundation for your athletes and return long term benefits. Athletes will be able to establish goals, monitor their progress real time and eventually enjoy looking back […]
Creating Culture Requires a Deliberate Approach
June 2, 2023
Obedience holds players back to simply following direction without the ability and license to make decisions in dynamic situations. It is paralyzing and counterproductive. An interesting phenomenon has been happening in sports for years – the militarization of athletics. No, this isn’t about marching and haircuts. Those are simple things anyone could copy and would […]
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Small Town Hockey: A Minnesota Tradition
June 2, 2023
It’s a deep-rooted part of the culture that has been passed from generation to generation for over a century. Since the early days of hockey in Minnesota, small towns have played a big role in the culture and tradition in the State of Hockey. In fact, small towns dominated the first 25-plus years of organized […]
Learning the Art of Deception
June 2, 2023
“They can watch all the highlights and watch them over and over. Kids are doing things now we never used to do.” Deception is a tool used in almost every sport. A quarterback looks one way, getting a safety to move and zips the ball to the other side of the field. A point guard […]
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The Rise of the MN Boys High School Volleyball Association
June 2, 2023
The most important key is to stay focused on the greater good. Use a logical and simple format as the priority when making decisions. The MN Boys High School Volleyball Association was established in 2018 to create opportunities and support boys playing volleyball in Minnesota high schools. Its mission is to help provide a low cost league and administrative assistance […]
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