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Coaching Philosophy – How to Handle Aggressive Parents?
June 2, 2023
One of the questions many new youth baseball coaches have is, how do I handle aggressive parents? This is a great question, and it’s one that deserves a lot of thoughts. Congratulations on making the decision to become a youth baseball coach! You’ve entered a really challenging and rewarding field, and the next few years […]
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Does Your Kid Sit on The Bench A Lot in Baseball Games?
June 2, 2023
One of the questions we hear from parents all the time is, “My kid sits on the bench frequently, what should I do”. Today, we’d like to help you out with an answer to that question. As a parent, you were probably really excited for baseball season to start. Especially if you played little league […]
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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
First-Generation Hockey Player Overcomes Obstacles
June 2, 2023
“Because in the end, the game is fun and the support of all my teammates and coaches helped me overcome.” Like almost everyone else, Jackie Houston began playing organized hockey with a team of toddling 8-year-olds. The only difference is that she was 13. And she’s black. A Boston native raised in foster care, Houston […]
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Girls Participation Numbers Continuing to Boom at Prep Level
June 2, 2023
The NWCA wants wrestling to be a one-stop sport for families with young kids, which will also help grow its visibility at grassroots levels. As Mike Moyer explains, the sport of wrestling is open to anyone who wants to participate, regardless of gender, height, weight or disability.  “So excluding 50 percent of potential wrestlers makes […]
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The History of Girls Hockey in Minnesota
June 2, 2023
In 1918 approximately 30 women tried out for the first-ever University of Minnesota women’s hockey team
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Unwritten Rules of Hockey Parenting
June 2, 2023
Nothing beats watching your son or daughter have the time of their life doing what they love – whether it’s hockey or something else. Enjoy every moment of watching them play, learn and have fun. When it comes to being the parent of a hockey-playing kiddo, there’s a lot to know. Equipment, icing, long-term athlete […]
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From Beginner to Pro – When to Upgrade Your Lacrosse Stick
June 2, 2023
Should move up from a beginner lacrosse stick to a more advanced option?
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First-Time Players Guide: How Much to Spend on a Racquet?
June 2, 2023
Racquets today can be broadly (and somewhat crudely) divided into two categories: Frames made primarily out of aluminum, and frames made primarily out of graphite. Aluminum frames are usually sold pre-strung (i.e., with strings). They’re a great choice if you’re unsure you want to commit to playing long term or if you just want to […]
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Tennis 101: Doubles
June 2, 2023
Here, we’ll look at the most social and team-oriented aspects of the sport for a lifetime – doubles – with a few helpful tips that you may want to know before you take to the court. Tennis is a sport where “Love” means zero and the scoring system is different for games, sets and matches. […]
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