More from Rick Reilly and his terrific cause, Nothing But Nets, created to stop the spread of the deadly malaria virus in third world countries. You can read about the progress they’re making and see how you can save a life for just $10.
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We have one, courtesy of another terrific article by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated. Read about how Chris Paul feels about the young men, all about his age, who murdered his beloved grandfather.
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What? We’ve heard of eighth-graders committing to college scholarships, but has everyone lost their minds? Check out the 30-second video from CNN, which will bring a smile to your face.
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Here is a nice article about a High School football team helping out in the community. Maybe a good idea for more coaches and Athletic Directors to plagiarize? It would be so easy for teams to do this or something similar, and would be a great team-building experience.
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The fall season presents me with the opportunity to go and watch all levels of soccer games from recreational to collegiate. And as every player steps on to the field, they do so with a desire to win that game. Coaches, players and parents all want to win because the game of soccer is competitive, [...]
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There does seem to be quite a difference between the way American parents “watch” their young kids’ soccer and baseball. This humorous comic sums up those differences quite well.
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Our partners at STOP Sports Injuries.org are offering to assist organizations hosting a sports safety event. The STOP Sports Injuries Campaign is interested in helping support your event by encouraging attendance and participation. Submit your event with this link and receive a free campaign starter pack. This can be used in conjunction with coaching clinics, [...]
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Recently, a baseball coach inquired through our “Ask the Coach” link on our CoachDeck “Extras” page, (www.coachdeck.com/extras). His questions are below: 1) My son (11 yrs-old) has been playing ball since tee-ball and he’s developed a bad throwing technique. He keeps his elbow bent and in close to his body when throwing. I keep telling [...]
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Have you ever wondered about athletes who give the most back to the community? Here is a link to the charitable organizations aided by professional sports leagues and teams. Below is a list of some charitable foundations established by athletes around the world. There may be some names you wouldn’t have thought of (or hadn’t [...]
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Great article from our friends at UNICEF about a soccer legend making a difference.
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