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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 […]
Five Yoga Poses for Soccer Players
June 2, 2023
Yoga can improve concentration and create a state of relaxed mind where the player is open and clear in the present moment. Soccer involves a lot or running and sprinting during the practice and during games. It’s a very Yang-like activity, and soccer players are getting strength and training on a regular basis,  especially in […]
Seems Like I Never Get to See the Good Stuff
June 2, 2023
The good news for my students is my lesson schedule (not to mention my wife) keeps me busy so I don’t have a lot of time to get out to games. The fact is our eyes (and brains) have an amazing ability to adjust to our surroundings, and to take in and process information while […]
Tricks of the Trade Cold Weather
June 2, 2023
Ultimately, it is important to know that exposure to long periods of moderately cold weather on consecutive days over two weeks will allow for acclimatization. As baseball season approaches, we think about moving from the warm weather of the Cactus League to the stiff, cold wind that blows off Lake Michigan in Chicago. April baseball in […]
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