Wherever adolescents gather—in school, sports, or other settings—bullying is common. Bullying once was thought of as “just part of growing up.” It is now seen, rightfully, as harmful misconduct that can have long-lasting negative [...]
You don’t need a lot of money or a fancy process to create a successful youth sports program. Kids just want to have fun, and fun is how you increase participation. However, increasing your [...]
In softball, consistently getting runners out when they try to steal bases requires speed, agility and power. You’ve got to be able to quickly transition from a catching to a throwing position, or you may miss [...]
Mini-hurdle drills are one of the best tools for getting faster and more explosive. That is if they’re done right. Too often athletes will do mini-hurdle drills without a plan. They simply set up a [...]
Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) has garnered a reputation for being a rather grueling event to partake. Take one of the most popular organizations, Spartan Race, and one will notice that it is geared towards complete [...]
At some point in your athletic career, you will sit on the bench. It’s just part of being an athlete. While this can be tough to deal with, the important thing is to keep a [...]
Youth fitness programs are an excellent way to keep your child active. But the benefits of training extend far beyond the body. Weight training is a very powerful medium to develop a child's mentality. Some [...]
Sitting on the bench is a reality of playing sports. You will probably have to spend some time cheering on your teammates from the sidelines at some point in your career. But if you dream [...]
It flabbergasts me that I am writing a survival guide on youth soccer tournaments. For something that should be a fun and carefree enjoyment of the beautiful game, tournaments can, unfortunately, add a lot of [...]
The speed sled is a great tool that can help athletes improve their speed, power and overall athletic ability. Even young athletes can benefit from speed sleds when implemented appropriately. Even if you're not familiar [...]
