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How to Become a Professional Baseball Player
June 2, 2023
You may possess only one or two of these five skills. If so, you will discover, after a few thousand reps, exactly what you do well. Baseball has always been the one sport played by young boys from every walk of life in all parts of the United States. So it should come as no […]
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Have You Ever Thought About … Hockey?
June 2, 2023
“Hockey is a great sport for your child. If you have the puck, you’re the quarterback,” “Hockey fits any size, any personality.” When you think about getting your kids involved in beginner sports, in Edmond you have a variety of activities. From soccer to flag football, and gymnastics to T-ball — there’s plenty in Edmond […]
How to Build a Reputation as a Warrior
June 2, 2023
Sometimes, though, it’s not dangerous, just painful. If you can “rub some dirt on it” as we used to say and fight your way through it, you clearly have ample helpings of mental toughness. Last weekend once I was done with lessons I went out to watch a tournament where some of my students were […]
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What Parents Should (and Should Not) Do at Their Child’s Sporting Events
June 2, 2023
When players make a mistake, they’ll often look over at their coach or parent. Sometimes a simple look back is all they need. Tim and Dolores Roessler can’t sit still as they watch their two daughters compete for the Indian Hills softball team. The Roesslers sit together for an inning, then the next inning they […]
The Most Important Poster in Coaching
June 2, 2023
You either win or you learn; My job is to give them a love of the game and of learning; and that I coach for the 99 percent not the 1 percent who are elite. Some of you who have taken USAV’s IMPACT course may recognize the phrase, “Be Consistent,” as core to being the […]
Raising Kids to be Good Decision Makers
June 2, 2023
I believe very strongly that the core values that you follow as a family will be the foundation that will give your children direction in life. Parents want to raise confident kids who make wise choices, but the journey from baby to smart-thinking young adult is a long and rocky road. There are many forces […]
10 Telltale Signs You Have a Swimmer’s Body
June 2, 2023
People brag about running four miles, but you swam that many before they even got out of bed. Has a stranger ever approached you and said, “Let me guess…you’re a swimmer?” Swimmers might be surprised each time this happens, but we really shouldn’t be. There are so many physical traits that are telltale giveaways we […]
Three Strategies to Help Your Child Avoid Youth Soccer Burnout
June 2, 2023
Kids who play multiple sports are more adaptable, find it easier to learn, and are less likely to end up with injuries due to overuse of certain body parts or muscles. Youth soccer burnout is a major problem. Many kids quit because they can’t overturn the burn. Check out some tips on how to avoid […]
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Three Ways to Make Marketing Fun, Simple, and Attainable Within a Small Budget
June 2, 2023
Paid advertising can help boost a marketing campaign and potentially reach a broader audience, however it isn’t always necessary. Be creative and try new things! Marketing can be overwhelming because there is so much out there… but don’t let it intimidate you! A club director does not need years of experience or an infinite budget […]
Five Memoirs That All Swimmers Should Read
June 2, 2023
Babashoff’s book is a story of resilience, grit and will power. It is an exceptional book that every swimmer should read. We all can agree that swimming is the best sport in the world. We also know that many athletes enjoy reading as a way to enrich their minds and draw inspiration. What better way […]
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