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How Parents Can Help Student Athletes Make the Grade
How Parents Can Help Student-Athletes Make the Grade
June 2, 2023
Your student should be motivated to go the extra yard (or base; choose your own sports metaphor here) in the classroom. That’s one way to stand out when applying to the elite colleges and universities. College coaches will tell you, “A good forty time will get you a look, but good grades will get you […]
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How Volunteers Can Be Your Tournament’s Stars and Superheroes
June 2, 2023
Keys to recruiting tournament volunteers and giving them the tools and training to succeed
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Swim Mom, 8-Year-Old Teach Marine Lessons on Toughness
June 2, 2023
Barrel-chested Frog Aquatics founder touched by club members' bouts with cancer
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Five Things I Wish I Knew About Sports Parenting
June 2, 2023
Reduce the learning curve that comes with being new to youth sports
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Four Ways to Keep Volleyball Athletes Engaged
June 2, 2023
Our focus needs to be on what is best for the athletes. Let’s sit down with them and listen, really listen, to what they want from the activities they participate in. Researchers estimate that in the United States there are between 21 and 28 million youth, ages 8 to 17, who participate in organized sports. […]
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Best Practices for Gaining and Retaining Club Members
June 2, 2023
The volunteer return rate between seasons was 98 percent because volunteers wanted to be a part of an organization that was responsive, appreciated their work and offered to address some of their personal costs of volunteering. Quality customer service contributes to attracting new members, retaining current members and increasing volunteer contributions to your club.   How […]
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How Coaches Can Help Parents Curb the Costs of Playing Sports
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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The Coach’s Role in Preventing Injuries in Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Seven Things I Wished I Knew When I Started Coaching
June 2, 2023
“There always seems to be some issue — someone needs a ride, you don’t know when the game is going to be played, someone’s missing because they’re playing another sport. You have to find a way to make it work.” One of the hardest things about coaching is getting started. Everything seems new, and you’re […]
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Simple Tips for Player Recognition
June 2, 2023
It’s no secret that everyone likes a little recognition, and for kids it can be the determining factor when deciding to stay with an activity or not. If your sports program or activity has a recognition program, or if you’re just starting to develop one, here are some tips to make it a meaningful program: […]
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