Jun 23, 12
Healthy snacks and nutrition for high school athletes is very important. This is a crucial time in a teen’s life because they’re growing at an amazing rate and growth spurts are common. In order for teens to be healthy and meet their full growth potential, they need to eat nutritious meals and snacks. Sports can be very…
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Burnout is a problem that athletes of any age can face. There are many pressures that befall high school athletes and they are very susceptible to sports burnout if you’re not careful. It is the role of parents, coaches and the players themselves to take the proper steps to try to avoid burnout. Unfortunately, many kids quit…
read more Jun 19, 12
As a high school basketball coach, you will face many challenges. It becomes about more than just playing the game or the “experience”. While it’s important to keep youth sports fun, many players are there to try to earn scholarships, get noticed by scouts or at least to showcase their talents and hone their skills more…
read more Jun 14, 12
High school athletics are an important time in a young athlete’s life. These developmental times for skills also build emotional strength and mental agility help the young athlete succeed later on a college or even a professional level. Many high school athletes do not go on to play their sport after graduation but the lessons…
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When it comes to shooting free throws, most anybody can become a superstar. If you are limited in your skill set, then free throws are a wonderful way to even the playing field a bit. The reason for this is because anybody can become a good free throw shooter with the right training and practice. (Despite appearances where Shaquille…
read more Jan 12, 12
As a youth sports and female athlete myself, I can tell you that girls most certainly do talk trash during the game. However, when it comes to “trash talking”, I highly discourage it as a coach. I try to teach my girls respect for themselves, respect for the game and respect for one another so that they keep chatter positive and…
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