Customer Service Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm EST (800) 688-6709

| | | | | | |

Coaches need to make proper sliding mechanics a priority

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

Baserunning decisions can mean the difference in a game.

One of the most undervalued pieces of the game is sliding. Continue reading →

Disabled 14-year-old girl makes varsity tennis squad

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

Reyes-Chian beat out 10 other girls to earn a spot on her high school's varsity tennis team.

Valeria Reyes-Chian was born with a developmental disorder called spina bifida, which limits her to a wheelchair. Continue reading →

When it comes to handling an injured young athlete, patience is a virtue

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Coaches shouldn't rush injured young athletes back onto the field until they've been cleared to do so by a doctor.

A recent survey showed that almost half of coaches feel pressure to put injured youth athletes into games. Continue reading →

Team fundraisers a great way to battle rising costs in youth sports

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

The costs of uniforms, equipment and league fees can add up quickly, but players can work together to raise money so they can all afford to play.

Young players can work together to collect money that can help them pay for items like bats and uniforms. Continue reading →

The importance of addressing arm soreness

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

Coaches should be very careful when dealing with a player who complains of arm soreness.

While some coaches preach the difference between playing through pain and playing through injury, they could be worsening problems for players. Continue reading →

High school coaches turning to technology for detailed analysis

Posted on April 23, 2012 by admin

Advanced scouting can give teams a leg up on their competition.

Using iPads, coaches can search in-depth statistical analysis compiled from films of previous games. Continue reading →

Speed and agility training shouldn’t be overlooked in football offseason

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

Strength training is important for football players, but quickness and agility shouldn't be overlooked.

Football season may seem far away, but any athletes who aren’t playing a sport right now are already behind their competition. Continue reading →

Teaching players how to stop those tricky hops

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

Players should be sure to have the right glove for their position. It can make a big difference on tricky plays that are unique to that part of the field.

Infielders should try to improve their reaction time with special drills during practice. Continue reading →

Finding the right time to get your pitcher out of the game isn’t easy

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

If a pitcher is consistantly missing his spots and seems to be frustrated, coaches should at least go to the mound for a quick talk.

Leaving a pitcher in for too long can prove to be disastrous for the team, and the coach is usually held accountable. Continue reading →

Fielder’s safety masks save softball players from serious injury

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

Many softball leagues require hitters to wear batting helmets with face masks, but there has been very little attention paid to the safety of fielders.

While softballs bounce off bats with less velocity than baseballs, the game is played on a significantly smaller field. Continue reading →