Coaching Youth

Hitting a baseball is considered to be one of the most difficult tasks in all of sports. Those who play the game at the highest level are considered extremely successful if they succeed in they...

Kids are typically resilient yet prone to accidents through participation in sports. There are few things worse than getting a phone call from a coach at the hospital with your kid because of a...

Every parent thinks their child should be on the team. When the coach is making cuts, there a few ways to make sure the coach recognizes your child and gives them a second look.

Every able-bodied child should get in at least 30 minutes of exercise per day. Organized sports are a great way to incorporate regular workouts into a child's life while she is busy having fun....

Becoming great on the balance beam is challenging, but having the ability to practice at home will help you "vault" your skills into greatness! Here's how to make a beam at...

Deer hunting with kids is not all that hard. You have to be willing enough to set examples.

Almost 75 percent of kids quit sports by the time they reach age 13. While a lot of this has to do with specialization and focusing on one sport, many children are leaving because they feel they...

Sport participation has been lauded as a character building activity but has taken a hit recently with the negative publicity received from some highly publicized events. The world of sport still...

Nobody enjoys being berated in front of friends and family. Unfortunately it's not uncommon to have a coach belittle players or yell at family members in the stands. Of course you want to protect...

For those of you coaching youth sports your goal should be making the sport fun for every child involved. In today's world the focus is on competition but when kids are first starting out in...

Every sports fan has seen it, the confident jock. Sports is all about physical domination over another human and therefore driven by a self confidence of being better than others. The problem many...

The pullover stunt in gymnastics, performed on a bar, is a required fundamental skill. Momentum, technique and strength are all employed when executing a pullover and special considerations will...

Many children are afraid of getting hurt playing sports. It is very important to deal with the problem directly and consistently so your child can enjoy and excel at whatever sport she chooses.

Sports can be a fantastic teaching tool; but getting a child properly started can be a challenge. Read on to learn how.

Sports are a healthy outlet for a child’s energy. Learning to play a sport builds esteem while providing numerous life lessons. Coaching your children and participating in their sports activities...

Many soccer organizations are offering programs for 2- to 3-year-olds, and if you're a parent of a tiny athlete, you could find yourself coaching the tots. At this age, learning the intricacies of...

In gymnastics, one of the first tumbling moves to learn is the backward roll. Although your student may be familiar with the forward somersault, doing one in reverse takes a little more courage...

Every child interested in tumbling, gymnastics or cheerleading must learn how to do a cartwheel. This simple, yet impressive looking move is often a core part of competitive routines. With...

Having to deal with critical parents is one of the biggest problems with coaching. Some parents overestimate their child's athletic abilities, and sometimes those parents let their frustrations...

A cartwheel is a basic exercise in gymnastics. Once the child has mastered a basic cartwheel he or she can be taught how to do a one-handed cartwheel. This skill is the basis for many other...

People, children included, love to dance. However, kids are like sponges and can easily soak up dancing styles and methods. Giving a child dance lessons can be rewarding for both child and...

More kids begin sports programs earlier now, so it's important for parents to think about injury prevention. Travel teams, year-long sports participation and more intensive competition add up to...