Whenever I conduct a coach education course, one of the most popular questions I am asked by the candidates attending is, “How can I make my team spread out? They are always bunched up and follow the ball.” This is a familiar pattern with players that are U8 and below, which should be expected. At [...]
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As a coach of a youth sports team, there will be situations when you clearly have the game in hand and it is time to “call off the dogs,” to avoid embarrassing the opponent. And there may be occasions when you find yourself on the wrong end of a blowout. When a coach doesn’t seem [...]
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By Dan Gazaway, Owner of The Pitching Academy Bullpens give you a chance to regroup as a pitcher and allow you to throw with a purpose. Avoid the “throwing just to throw” mentality; even if you are just playing catch with your friends. Every time you pick up the ball you need to work on [...]
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By: Christopher Stankovich, Ph.D. With the fall seasons approaching, Dr. Chris Stankovich provides his advice for young athletes wanting to reach their full potential, gain confidence in their abilities, and have fun playing. Confidence & why it is important! Confidence, also known as your degree of self-efficacy, is the belief you have about yourself when [...]
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Conrad Murphy, a high school baseball star from Valley Center, CA was driving to his team’s practice when a pest control truck crossed the center line and hit him head-on. Left in a coma with severe brain injuries and given less than a 50% chance at survival, Conrad has battled back and has finally been [...]
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With no relief in sight for this summer’s record heat wave in the US, it is a good idea to refresh our memories on the importance of hydration and taking precautions when outdoors, especially during strenuous activity. This information provided by the US Soccer Federation could save a life.
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Team USA goes for the World Cup in a little over two hours. Good luck!
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One of our clients, Pembroke Youth Soccer in Massachusetts, has a section of their website devoted to a helpful reminder about sideline behavior. These phrases below, unfortunately, can often be heard at youth soccer games, even at the youngest levels. Sideline Behavior Reminder As we get ready for the spring season, PYS would like to [...]
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Readers of this blog know we really enjoy Rick Reilly’s columns. Recently, he wrote about the differences between the way players on the professional golf tour and players in other sports are paid. A fan or Reilly’s wrote the following rebuttal: Dear Rick, I am usually a BIG fan of yours, but when it came [...]
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Team USA defeats France 3-1 to reach the finals of the 2011 World Cup. Congratulations ladies!
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