Don’t Bubble Wrap Your Athletes

  Bubble wrap is designed to protect fragile goods, cushioning them from bumps and breaks. Parenting—especially in youth sports—can take on a different meaning: shielding kids from challenges, solving their problems, and preventing them from experiencing adversity. While it

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2025-04-29T18:23:15+00:00April 24, 2025|

Why Losing Can Be the Best Lesson in Youth Sports

  In youth sports, everyone loves a win. The celebration, the smiles, the high-fives—it’s what keeps kids coming back for more. But ask any experienced coach, athlete, or parent, and they’ll likely tell you the same thing: some of the

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2025-04-25T19:49:58+00:00April 20, 2025|

Take the Lazy Out of Your Warm Up

  As a coach, nothing frustrates me more than a sloppy warm-up. My team knows it too. After coaching for 15 years, I’ve seen it all—players chatting instead of focusing, going through the motions without real effort, and ultimately

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2025-04-03T17:44:43+00:00April 3, 2025|
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