What is the one drill that every young athlete should know to increase top-end speed? Tune in to today’s episode to learn this drill that can work for any athlete in any sport.
Youth Speed Training Drills: The Best Drill to Improve Speed Read More »
On today's THROWBACK episode I wanted to revisit a great interview with an athlete who raised the bar in sprinting and hurdling. He is a former 2-time Olympic hurdler and in his collegiate career was the 2007 NCAA Champion, 3-time NCAA All-American, 3-time Big Ten Champion, and was the recipient of the Big Ten Medal
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Why is empathy important? Tune in today as I talked about the importance of empathy and some effective coaching tips.
Why is empathy important? Read More »
Today I wanted to revisit one of our first early episodes with a guest we had who has a passion for life and is living his dream. He is a former athlete, who never gave up on his passion for the game and now is having fun making a living having an impact on the
Owning a Sports Team: Lessons From a Team Owner Read More »
On Today's THROWBACK Friday I revisit a great movie that will help every coach or parent who has heard a young athlete ask during practice “why am I doing this, when are we going to scrimmage, or why can’t I just go out there and play my position”. This is a movie that I have used to help young athletes develop for years.
Patience in Sports Read More »
On Today’s THROWBACK episode our guest has a love for tennis and has been coaching tennis for over 25 years. Tune in to learn great advice for coaching and developing young athletes.
Coaching Youth Tennis Read More »
“We seek out the highest competition we can play and go play them.” John Hodgins Our interview with former MLB catcher John Hodgins provided grand slam information for parents, coaches and young athletes. John talks about why travel teams make kids better, knowing why the fundamentals of baseball are essential, why scouts arrive early to
Tips from A major league baseball Scout Read More »
Picture A-technique needs improving-the front arm swing hand should be near her ear and back arm swing elbow should be elevated along with increased separation between hand and hip. Picture B-adjusted technique-better hand position of front arm swing and elevated elbow of back arm swing along with increased separation between hand and hip The Myths
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Navigating the developing young athlete today can become a complex and costly journey at times. High tech training programs, multi-layer coaching and sports gear promising enhancing skill sets can lead to time commitments and money that may/ may not improve the athletes’ performance. While I am not saying these paths are not helpful, for most
Back to the basics-How to improve sports performance with balance Read More »
Have you ever tried to manage a large group of young athletes during a practice session? It can be a challenge especially when you might be the only coach or have a very small staff. What if there were an effective way to do this. Tune in today to learn 1 key tip that can
Youth Coaching Tips: How to Coach a Large Group of Athletes Read More »
As a parent or coach is there a simple way I can screen my child-athlete? Why do you need to be concerned with how they move? Isn’t a physical exam enough? Today I will go over these key questions and tips based upon my recent involvement with young athletes. Tune in to learn how you
Movement Screens for Athletes: Key Tips for Parents and Coaches Read More »
Today as with every episode I am excited to introduce our guest, who is just as passionate as I am in keeping the fun in youth sports. His book, “What Size Balls Do I Need”, delves into the world of youth sports where it is estimated that over 45 million children play in an industry
Youth Sports: A Parents Guide to Having Fun Read More »
