External Article Learn From Your Parenting Mistakes June 2, 2023 Think back to every team you cheered for and try to think of a few things you said or did that you wish you could take back. As I was biking one morning I started thinking about my top five mistakes as a youth sports parent. It didn’t take me long to come up with about […] Read more
Baseball What it Takes to Be a Good Coach Championships are won in many situations because the second team constantly pushed the first team to greater heights. This list of tips on coaching is by Gordie Gillespie, one of college baseball’s legendary coaches. The advice applies to all coaches, from summer travel teams to high school and on to college. Gillespie provides a common […] Read more
Adaptive Sport How to Model Sportsmanship Through Emotional Regulation September 10, 2024 Charron Sumler, PhD, LPCC, shares a few ways that you can start improving your own emotional regulation and better model sportsmanship along the way. Read more
Adaptive Sport Do You Know How to Set Goals That Really Matter? December 21, 2023 As a coach, you have the ability to help each athlete on your team set goals for the season that establish a positive team culture. Read more
Adaptive Sport Ten Tips for Sports Parents October 13, 2022 Have you ever thought about being a volunteer coach? Now is the time to sign up. Download PCA’s list of top 10 coaching tips. Read more
General Article Top Volleyball Sites Stretch from Sea to Shining Sea June 2, 2023 Northern Virginia Volleyball Association judged No. 1 in group of outstanding club sites Read more
Adaptive Sport Does My Athlete Need Hydration Supplements? January 29, 2024 Kristen Ziesmer, a registered dietitian, explains what exactly hydration supplements are providing, if they’re necessary, and what natural alternatives exist. Read more
Adaptive Sport How to Fuel a Picky Eater June 2, 2023 Helping a picky eater choose healthy foods can be challenging at times. Here are six ways parents can ensure that their athletes are getting the nutrients they need to develop and perform at their best. Read more
Field Hockey 2019 College Field Hockey Camps Attending college field hockey camps can offer many benefits, including quality training, exposure to college coaches and possibly checking out a college that you may end up attending. College field hockey camps are an important part of the college recruiting process, but it can take a significant amount of research and preparation to find the […] Read more
Beginner Unwritten Rules of Hockey Parenting 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 […] Read more