As I check in on some youth sports web sites, especially softball sites, and when I see some of the comments in social media threads, I see many of the same comments back and forth that I talked about more…
How about a Kidz “n” Sports podcast?
Keeping Practice Fun
One of the hardest parts (at times) about coaching youth sports is keeping the players engaged in practices.┬á To be good at anything takes repetitions.┬á Repetitions can be boring.┬á As we get older we may not expect practice to be…
Have You Tried It Lately?
Did you see that Alabama-Minnesota softball game? If you didn’t here’s a link. http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/19424942/2017-ncaa-softball-tournament-tough-breaks-continue-minnesota-golden-gophers-regional-loss-alabama-crimson-tide Was that a strike or what? ┬áHow did that umpire miss that call? I’ve seen a number of┬áposts about bad calls throughout the playoffs so far.…
What Lessons Have We Taught Our Children?
Its Deeper Than We ThinkÔǪ.. Integrity over Glory Righteousness over Recognition As I look back on my life, I recognize that the lessons I was taught from a young age focused on personal value, not their inventory.┬á It was better…
How Often Should You Have Private Lessons?
With youth sports being the key ticket to athletic stardom and riches, early specialization is one of the hottest topics of discussion these days. ┬áYou’ve seen plenty of articles about the negatives of specialization at young ages. ┬áIf you haven’t…
One Weekend Off
I had posted a challenge for travel/club coaches. ┬áI’ve invited coaches to let me know if their team gives their players one weekend off per month. ┬áSo far I’ve heard from two teams. ┬áAnother I’m waiting for some details. ┬áSo…