One of the hardest parts (at times) about coaching youth sports is keeping the players engaged in practices. To be good at anything takes repetitions. Repetitions can be boring. 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? How did that umpire miss that call? I’ve seen a number of posts about bad calls throughout the playoffs so far.…
What Lessons Have We Taught Our Children?
Its Deeper Than We Think….. 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. 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. You’ve seen plenty of articles about the negatives of specialization at young ages. If you haven’t…
One Weekend Off
I had posted a challenge for travel/club coaches. I’ve invited coaches to let me know if their team gives their players one weekend off per month. So far I’ve heard from two teams. Another I’m waiting for some details. So…
How Has Elite Club and Travel Sports Affected the Family?
A few weeks ago, my friend Rich Trujillo asked me what has travel ball done to the family? Rich just retired this last year as the head softball coach at La Mirada High School, where he had been at the…