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Parenting and Coaching The Perfectionist Athlete
June 2, 2023
So if we are willing to keep giving ourselves new tools, then we are constantly striving to do our very best in each new moment. No one should want to be perfect, everyone should want to be excellent. Last week, we received a question that we get often, so we thought it would make a […]
Columbus Ice Hockey Club Helping Kids Find Hockey Home
June 2, 2023
“For us, if the educational component isn’t there, it doesn’t matter how good of a hockey player you are,” Watson said. “It’s your mind that’s going to get you further than anything else.” Partnership with city’s parks department gives new opportunities for kids to try hockey Michael Watson got his boys into hockey at a […]
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Four Ways to Get Your Kids Into Running
June 2, 2023
Childhood obesity is a serious issue in this country, and we are committed to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle among kids, using youth sports as a way to turn boring exercise into something they would actually want to do. Running a mile straight doesn’t usually top the fun charts for most kids, but there […]
Six Rules Every Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Should Know
June 2, 2023
Coaches and officials need to work together for the benefit of the players, and the buck stops with the head coach when addressing problem behavior. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) boys’ lacrosse rulebook is 92 pages long — some of them containing language that would make an act of Congress comparably […]
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Sports Parents: Is What You Say Actually What Your Athlete Hears?
June 2, 2023
Sports Parents: Is What You Say Actually What Your Athlete Hears?
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Hockey Transcends Sport in Minneapolis Suburb
June 2, 2023
In 'State of Hockey,' Edina can make case for proclaiming itself as the capital
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Are Youth Sports Straining Your Household Budget?
June 2, 2023
In his book “The Most Expensive Game in Town,” sports journalist Mark Hyman tells the story of a sports dad (the popular blogger StatsDad) who spent close to $10,000 on youth sports in 2010. Some of the costs you’d expect to see; $120 for basketball registration, new softball cleats for $38, $150 golf team membership fee and […]
Core Strength Tips & Myths: Not Just a Six-Pack
June 2, 2023
In a dynamic sport like hockey, where you need to change direction, slow down, speed up and maneuver your body on the ice, it’s important to develop the full core. Hockey players, from Mini Mites to the pros are constantly looking for ways to improve their game. Whether it’s skating faster, shooting harder or being stronger […]
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My Child is The Next Big Thing In Sports!
June 2, 2023
Earlier this week we posted an article about helicopter sports parents, those ones who get a touch too involved in their child’s athletic career. And while most have good intentions (even if they are a bit overzealous about it) sometimes you run into a sports mom or dad who thinks their child is Heir Jordan. And […]
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How to Be a Good Youth Sports Spectator
June 2, 2023
One of the best things about being a youth sports parent is getting to attend all of your child’s games (or as many as you can make) and cheer them on from the stands. But we’ve all seen what happens when youth sports spectators get out-of-hand. What is supposed to be a fun game can […]
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