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Embracing the Mindset of a Summer League Swimmer
June 2, 2023
By focusing on one day or workout at a time, maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude helps you find purpose in what you are doing. You’re 7 years old, and your alarm sounds at 8:30 a.m. on a sunny summer day. You eagerly hop out of bed, eat a hearty breakfast, grab your swim gear […]
How to Choose a Summer Volleyball Camp for Your Child
June 2, 2023
This can be a tricky one for parents as we all want to be sure the camp is a good “fit” for our child’s ability level. The good news – all of these camps typically attract players of all ability levels and ages, so there is an option for everyone. Here are some helpful hints […]
Using the Safety to Stop the Zone Read
June 2, 2023
When the offense is spreading teams out and trying to use the quarterback read to gain a numbers advantage, they tilt the numbers advantage to their side. Offenses around the country have started using the zone read game to have the quarterback attack the backside of the inside zone. On the zone read the linebacker […]
Tips for Drawing Up a Baseball Lineup
June 2, 2023
A leadoff hitter is often the guy who makes a team go. He should be your best on-base guy; and if he’s your best on-base guy with speed, even better. In the summer of 1998, then-Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa broke long-standing baseball tradition when he decided to slot his starting pitcher in the eight-hole in […]
Three Mistakes Swim Parents Should Never Make
June 2, 2023
Don’t bother to find out why — or what happened. After you’ve expressed your frustration about the coach to your swimmer, tell your child you’re going to have a word with the coach. During 15 years as a swim mom, I’ve watched parents make mistakes with the best of intentions. Maybe there are perfect swim parents […]
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Basketball Domination Comes Only With Practice
June 2, 2023
The more you practice your shot, the better shooter you will become. Practice until you become dominant at the skills that you want to add to your game. What does it mean to be a dominant basketball player? It means being a player who truly leaves an impact on the game. Use this mentality and these […]
Twelve Parent Tips on How to Behave at Swim Practice
June 2, 2023
Don’t compare your swimmer to others on the team. There’s no positive outcome for anyone by doing this. I will confess. I haven’t been the perfect swim parent. I’ve learned from my mistakes, plus from watching other parents. If you’re an involved swim parent, you’ve seen interesting days on the pool deck, with new parents and more […]
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Nine Things Parents of Distance Swimmers Know
June 2, 2023
As the parent of distance swimmers, my days at meets are decidedly different from parents of sprinters. I’ll admit that I look at them with a touch of envy as they cheer for a 50 or 100. They may experience the same anxiety I do during races, but for them it’s over so quickly! They […]
Five Things to Evaluate When Choosing a Summer Football Camp
June 2, 2023
I always look for camps that are directed by high school or college coaches – often with their players as counselors – with at least a 10 to 1 camper-to-coach ratio. I know it’s only February and the NFL season just ended, but now is the time of year when parents and players need to […]
Tips to Win a Tennis Match
June 2, 2023
You may be feeling nervous, your stomach might be jittery and your muscles tensed. All of these emotions and feelings can easily become out of control and take over during a tennis match if they are not properly maintained. From the start of the day even before you walk on the tennis court, tennis playing […]
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