Preparation & Mental Approach 1. 2. 3. 4. Have a Plan ! Each practice session should have no more than one or two very specific goals before you even get to the course (example: Improve Lag Putting, Driving Accuracy, Better Greenside Bunkers percentage, etc…) The Goal for each practice day can be decided based on…
If you want to develop players who can score past any goalkeeper, you need to be using the best soccer shooting drills during your practices. There’s nothing worse than a team executing great ball-movement down the field and setting up a great scoring opportunity only to miss an easy goal… The following soccer shooting drills…
Welcome to the USTA’s Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know. This material was developed for use by middle school and high school coaches, and tennis instructors who are responsible for conducting team practices and group lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced players. All of these games and activities have the following benefits: 1) They…
In only a few weeks, football players across the United States will return to the field for the start of another football season. Those early August days also signal the highest temperatures of summer. Without proper hydration, outdoor practices, games and physical activity can lead to heat illness and decreased performance. It is crucial that…
Summer is the perfect time to go outside and have fun. It’s one of my favorite times of year because there are so many outdoor activities to choose from. Everything is more fun outside, whether you’re swimming, running or cycling. But the summer heat can be a problem if you’re not careful, particularly in areas…
1 – Only smile if you feel like it. Some teachers are obsessed with asking students to smile during class. This is a somewhat controversial topic, but I feel strongly that you should only smile if you feel like it. For me, smiling in class takes me away from my meditation and concentration. Also, yoga…
Want a dominant performance out of your youth football athletes? Teach your kids the importance of proper hydration; specifically the benefits of drinking WATER before/during/after practice and game days. Also, look to hydrate with fruits rich in water, such as watermelon, strawberries and grapefruit. Why do we hydrate with water? Simply put- water helps provide…
#1: Focus on Fun We play sport for a lot of reasons. But no matter what level we’re at, what usually got us started in the game was simple – we had fun. To avoid turning players off or burning them out, keep things as varied as possible. Come up with games and challenges. They…
Esports is undeniably on the upswing: every year, the prize pools – and audiences – grow larger! Organized teams are now fixtures of every scene, and the hunger for narrative has given us underdogs and superheroes aplenty to cheer for. But with increased professionalism comes pressure to perform – and more to manage too! Every…
1. Protective gear isn’t just about safety; it makes you learn faster. If you’re learning to ride as a young (school-age) kid and have a kid’s ability to naturally bounce off the ground and not get hurt, you can skip over this (except the helmet). But the #1 thing I tell adults learning to snowboard…
Individual shooting drills are great but whenever possible players who are looking to improve their shooting should try to participate in drills that involve two or more other players. This creates more of a game time atmosphere and allows players to practice the actual shots they will take during games. This article explains 6 basketball…
For his entire life, East Palestine’s Parker Sherry has been climbing. What started out as hay bails, trees, and hills that were being climbed turned into depth charts, record books, and now prospect stock. Sherry has a gratefulness about him that is very contagious, but don’t misinterpret his genuine love for the game of football…
At Knox College, we run a 3-4 Defense with a slanting front. In the 3-4 system, it is imperative to have four coaches operating the different parts of the defense. During the last two years, we have utilized two coaches to work with both Inside and Outside Linebackers. Instead of separating the two units, we…
Supplement With L-Carnitine. … Dump the Junk for Real. … Plan Ahead or Fall Behind. … Good Sleep Is The Key. … Consume More, Not Less, Protein. … Squeeze Intervals Into Your Workouts. … Don’t Overdo the Liquid Calories—Even Protein Shakes. … Shredding Can Be A Bumpy Ride: Hang On.
“They’ve got Ndamukong Suh and Jared Crick as their defensive tackles, and we’ve got kids that don’t belong in the Big 12 talent-wise. You sit around all week thinking, ‘Oh my god, how are we going to gain a yard? When your X isn’t as good as their O, that makes for late nights.” Herman…
Behind every Overwatch League and Contenders team, there are coaches and analysts making sure everything is running as smoothly as possible. From the dugouts at the Blizzard Arena to their private home offices, they scrutinize every play and take notes to bring to the next VOD review session. Away from the social media spotlight and…
Are you ready to transform your shooting? Then you’ve first got to go back to the basics and focus on the mechanics of your shot. You can use these 7 basketball shooting tips to start shooting the rock even better: Keep Your Eyes On the Target Many players will focus on the flight of the…
A great tip is an awesome thing. Whether it’s an undiscovered restaurant, a sleeper stock, or a Sure Thing in the late double at Pimlico, savvy inside info imbues a man with confidence. Control. Strength. Knowledge is power, baby. It’s also the secret to a powerful body, as you’re about to find out. In our…
Workout Notes workout time most exercises will take 1:30-2:00 minutes ( with windsprint and rest ) 3x through 8 of these will be roughly 45min windsprints between each workout ( roughly ~10-15 seconds, full speed ) 30 seconds after each windsprint ( adjust accordingly to keep heart rate up ) beach vball court dimensions (…
