Is It Bad Sportsmanship to Run Up the Score in Youth Sports?
Yes, it is bad sportsmanship for a coach to run up a score in youth sports. There may be games when a team beats an opponent handily but a coach [...]
Get Ready for Cross Country
Set Goals As with any sport, it’s a good idea to set goals in your sport. Write down what you want to achieve during the season and the training that [...]
Teen Athletes and Vaping
Teen vaping is out of control in the United States. The use of e-cigarettes among high school students, grew 900% between 2011 and 2015. And according to the CDC, in [...]
The Magic Of Ball Fakes
A good ball fake can get a player an easy basket or an open pass. It can shift the opponent's defense and make gaps for the offense. The ball fake [...]
The Best Team Building Actives For Your Athletes
Bringing a team together is just as important as teaching the fundamentals of the sport, and more important than winning. Don’t get me wrong, I love to win, but being [...]
The Pros and Cons of AAU Basketball
I've been coaching and playing basketball all of my life. I played basketball on an AAU team, as well as high school and college teams. I have watched my daughter [...]