Coaching

According to its Website, 24 Hour Fitness is the largest fitness chain in the United States, with more than 400 facilities throughout the country. The company employs more than 19,000 people, many...

Pete Carroll is undoubtedly one of the greatest college football coaches of all time. Currently, he is the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans football team; a...

I've been bowling since I was two years old (Don Weber put the first bowling ball in my hand and told me "The most important thing to remember is the follow through") and never get tired...

Tips and advice for new coaches Coaching youth football is a tremendously rewarding experience for those that choose to dedicate their time and energy. Unfortunately many coaches receive...

A list of fatal errors for youth football coaches to avoid Most people that coach youth football do so because they because they have a child participating or they love the game and want to be...

Every basketball practice should start with warmups. When done properly, these will increase the blood flow and oxygenation of the body to prepare players for the rigors of a practice session....

How youth players should throw a baseball correctly without turning their wrists and causing dangerous stress on the arm.

Size, strength and speed are great assets to a basketball player, but unfortunately, these attributes are not available to everyone. There is one attribute that every player can develop that will...

The Dribble Handoff can be an effective weapon in your offensive scheme. It is especially effective against aggressive defensive teams that are overplaying the passing lanes. The Dribble Handoff...

To be a good fast breaking team you must have players that can get the ball up the court quickly. The fastest way to move the ball up the court is by passing. In many instances passes are made by...

Basketball is a team sport, but each team is made up of individual players. The improvement of each player will strengthen the team as a whole; therefore, it is imperative that players be given...

Legendary basketball coaches agree that winning the rebounding war is the key to winning a game. If you are only giving the other team one shot per trip down the court, you have a significantly...

Nicknames are a key ingredient for any great basketball player. No one was ever afraid to play against Ervin Johnson, Daron Blaylock, Julius Erving or Glenn Rivers--but Magic, Mookie, Dr. J and...

Nothing can bring a sweat to a coach's brow quite like meeting your team for the first time each season. Especially if you are a first time coach and you are not too sure of what to expect. This...

The Football Academy in Charlotte NC conducts an ongoing football camp training program for youth athletes. In this lesson we learn how to get into a fundamental 3 point stance. Visit...

College football programs have scouts, but they also rely on their assistant coaches to do a lot of the work. During the months that do not involve practices or games for their college football...

Having trouble with your short game? No problem. Take your time. Line up and shoot.

Real rocks are heavy. Because of this, it is sometimes easier to make fake foam rocks for projects, such as science fair projects or reptile enclosures, especially if you will have to transport...

Gymnastics is a tough sport. Doing well in the sport of gymnastics depends on a lot of things. There are many things that shape you into a great gymnast, but how good you become mostly depends on...

I've been a competition cheerleader for 10 years and a gymnast for 6 years or so. I know learning a new skill can be very difficult, so I've broken down the basics of a back tuck to help you out.

A Giant is a skill often performed by female gymnasts in the United States in levels 7-10 and Elite. It is a difficult skill to learn if not taught or drilled properly. Drilling a skill often...

Are you trying to reach the next level in your sport or transition from recreational player to serious athlete? Do you want to lower your race times, score more points or have more energy in...

I had been running a motion offense against a zone defense for about 10 years(now retired). This approach has been successful for me over the years. This offense works best with patient passing...

Do you like to play basketball? Do you own or have access to two hockey nets and a volleyball? If so, you may find 'Animal Ball' to be quite interesting....

One of the hardest thigns for a high school coach to do is give a pregame speech. Many coaches confuse volume for efficacy. But volume lasts only as long as it resonates in the locker room. A...

It’s that time to pick your New Year’s Resolutions. This time, plan to keep your resolutions. Your resolutions will be kept if it is strategically explained and planned out ahead of time. ...

I hope to provide coaches of all levels with simple steps and ideas to effectively coach females of any age in the sport of soccer. Remaining cognizant of the basic psychological principles of...

learning the fundamentals about throwing and changing the speed of a slicing baseball.( the curve ball)

Zone defenses can be tough to beat in youth basketball. The strategies in this article will help you knock your opponent out of their zone and back into man to man defense in no time.

You will often hear that basketball is a game for tall people. Although there are some advantages for tall players, a short player can be equally--if not more effective--as a player. This article...

Players and teams spend a great deal of time working on their passing--but many do not spend enough time practicing the catch of the pass. It may seem like a simple thing--but many turnovers can...

In order to free up a player without the ball for a shot, a team may utilize an off-ball screen. A good off-ball screen can create a great scoring opportunity. In order to set an effective...

Every one wants to feel skilled and valued. The best way to motivate some one is to make them feel skilled and valued. This is especially important for young athletes who are just learning the...

Being a personal trainers can be a rewarding career. Teaching others to take care of their bodies and to get in shape can be not only a rewarding job but also a lucrative one. There are many...

Foul shooting is a critical part of winning basketball games. The outcome of many games are determined by a team's ability to make foul shots. Learning how to improve one's foul shooting is vital...

The details of a soccer coach's workday depend on what kind of team he has and how much teaching he has to do. If he has a younger team, he must spend more of his day on teaching basic skills; if...

Tennis is probably my favorite sport. You can play casually with your friend, or you can get a great workout in competition. But it all starts out with the basics of how to use a Tennis Racquet.

Volleyball is a popular sport played in gyms, on grass and at the beach. Volleyball appears very simple at first glance: All you have to do is hit the ball over the net where your opponent can't...

Free throws determine the winners of many games. A lot of teams practice free throws, but are still not prepared to shoot them in game conditions. This article focuses on "Down the Line," a team...

This is how you catch a baseball.

Soccer is a sport that has been played for generations by both adults and children. There are many different types of soccer, including outdoor and indoor varieties. The game has increased in...

This will help athletes better understand the proper way to shoot a basketball. I was introduced to this method while in junior high school and it would go to help my shot throughout my high...

According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, athletic scholarships average just over $10,000 a year. That money can go a long way towards advancing your education. If you are hoping...

If you love to rock climb, why not share your enthusiasm--and get paid to do it? Find a school through the American Mountain Guides Association and get trained and certified as an instructor or...

Cross-country skiing is a physically demanding and rigorous sport. Ski machines are exercise machines designed to imitate cross country skiing for the health benefits afforded by this type of...

Fundraising can be rather difficult and time consuming, but in the long run it pays off by helping out the team and providing them with great things to improve their overall performance and even...

The youth sports experience has been an important part of childhood for generations. Many kids have grown up participating on a sports team, be it football, baseball, soccer or something else....

In this article you will learn how to do a back handspring the correct way. Make sure you do exactly what i tell you in exact order or else something bad could possible happen. Caution: Do NOT try...

This article will teach someone how to correctly perform a right handed basketball layup. Many people do not know how to do a layup correctly and tend to do it wrong. After reading this article...

This Inside/Outside drill is part of the Mirror Dribbling Series that you can do with a partner or as a whole team. If you consistently practice the Mirror Dribbling series--you will grow your...