The tragic suicides of several youngsters in recent weeks have led to an increased focus on the topic of bullying among children at school. But school may not be the only place bullying occurs. It could be prevalent in the sports we oversee, and if we’re not paying attention, we’ll overlook it and let it [...]
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Another contribution from Dennis Hillyard. Some good tips for soccer coaches: Contributed by Dennis Hillyard, FLMSL Head Coach I doubt very much if there is a coach anywhere who at one time or another has had one or more youngsters who will talk, bounce their soccer balls or just play around while you are attempting [...]
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We’d like to start this week’s post with some humor from the sports world. It’s not every day you see someone swing at a pitch that hits him, especially there. Clip from the Angels – Rangers courtesy of MLB.com.
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Contributed by Dennis Hillyard, FLMSL Head Coach The younger that children can learn personal responsibilities, the better this will serve them in the long run – and not just in soccer but in life. PRE SEASON Convene a meeting of both parents and children. Introduce yourself and briefly explain your aims and objectives. Address the [...]
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