As a gold medal Olympian and FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, Alex Morgan knows more than most about the importance of sleep and recovery. “I abuse my body every day for my job on the pitch,” she told Entrepreneur, “so it is vital to me to feel rested and recovered when I wake up.” To that end, Morgan has…
A video captured the angry crowd as it swarmed a football field to protest a penalty flag. A man grabbed the referee from behind and body-slammed him onto the ground. The players, who looked on, stunned, were 13 years old. The assailant was a parent at his son’s youth football game in Albuquerque. The New…
How to Practice More Effectively 1) Try to do something golf related every day In this article we talked about a player who took a 30-day challenge with a great training aid called the Orange Whip. Sometimes it’s better to do something for 5-10 minutes each day, rather than one long session per week. It…
When practicing, Stephen Curry must swish 5 out of 10 free throws. Ray Allen is the first to the arena. Then he goes through a form shooting routine and progresses to 3-point shooting. Great shooters have routines. I believe the following shooting routine will help you develop into a great shooter or make you an…
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…
Using activities that kids naturally enjoy and movements that allow Teens to optimize their physical ability, our Fit Kids and Teens programs provide a fitness program that is safe, fun and energetic. A variety of games are used to focus on basic physical skills. Fit Kids and Teens workouts are tailored to the unique needs…
Old-school golf instruction is full of imagery that was originally created to help players make what were perceived as the the proper moves in the swing. In those days, many of the technical aspects of the golf swing weren’t completely understood, largely due to the lack of video technology that exists today. Instead, players mostly…
Football on its own is demanding enough, but hot, humid summertime two-a-days make it even tougher. Players need to pay close attention to their hydration, drinking plenty of fluids—both water and sports drinks. Doing so not only boosts your on-field performance, it also helps guard against heat stroke and illness. Here are four ways to…
ALLIANCE, Ohio — On a late July day in 1999, Matt Campbell drove along U.S. Route 62, unsure of his next football destination. He knew he couldn’t go back to Pitt for another season. The football program there had turned toxic. So Campbell packed up and left. He wasn’t far from his home near Canton…
As a gold medal Olympian and FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, Alex Morgan knows more than most about the importance of sleep and recovery. “I abuse my body every day for my job on the pitch,” she told Entrepreneur, “so it is vital to me to feel rested and recovered when I wake up.” To that end, Morgan has…
Old-school golf instruction is full of imagery that was originally created to help players make what were perceived as the the proper moves in the swing. In those days, many of the technical aspects of the golf swing weren’t completely understood, largely due to the lack of video technology that exists today. Instead, players mostly…
Swing around your body When you’re taking your practice swings on the tee, swing the clubhead several inches off the ground. This encourages you to swing more around your body (rather than up and down), which will help increase your clubhead speed and add distance. And when you’re at the range, spend more time with…
Throwing: On short throws to the infield use one step and throw. On medium to long throws use the crow hop for momentum. An overhead throw is essential to create a good vertical spin. Exaggerate your follow through by reaching for the grass after your throw. Propel your glove arm through to behind your body…
What makes a great youth coach? Is it their youth football playbook? Or is it undefeated seasons? City championships? Some might think winning is the criteria. For coaches at the high school, college and pro levels, where jobs are tied to winning, championships set the bar for greatness. But youth coaches have a much higher…
American snowboarding prodigy Chloe Kim has taken the gold medal in the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, topping the field with a phenomenal 98.25 score in the final, while fellow American Arielle Gold took the bronze. Kim, the 17-year-old Californian, served up the near-perfect score on her last of three runs in…
Kettlebells are all bells, no whistles. Resembling a mini bowling ball with a handle, kettlebells are great for cardio, strength, and flexibility training . Start by picking up the weight of your choice—women usually grab between eight and 16 kg weights, while men go for 16 to 32 kg, though these weights vary depending on…
1. Develop a Repeatable Routine with the Ball Shooting Free Throws, Step 1: Develop a Repeatable Routine with the Ball – To build a foundation, find a routine you can follow with the ball every time you shoot a free throw. This differs from player to player, but it can include any combination of dribbles,…
The following tips range from technique, to motivational, to different ways to spice up your training. There is a little something in here for everyone, so enjoy the favorite swimming and coaching tips submitted by 35 different coaches from across North America: 1. Don Heidary — Head Coach, Orinda Aquatics Challenge/support each swimmer to be…
Offensive skills that you’ll teach your players are dribbling, passing, receiving, heading, shooting, continuous moving, and spreading out the attack. Improving these areas of the game will enable players to execute your desired offensive scheme during a match. These basic skills are the foundation for playing good soccer at any level. Dribbling Players need to…
