Author: Chuck Schumacher

  “When you do everything in the normal state of mind, as it is when totally unoccupied, then everything goes smoothly and easily” – Yagyu Munenori.  “He makes hitting a ball…

“Watching my grandson learn all aspects of life through sports, playing hard, working as a team and most of all, having fun.” “The fun. Whether you are a player or…

Training is what leads to results—so why not train right? Here, we explain why it’s so important.

“I want to be a Major League Baseball Player.”  “I want to play in the NBA.”  “I want to make it to the NFL.” — Anonymous kids. When one of…

“C’mon, Mason, you can do it! One more strike, put him in the books!” As these encouraging words resonate from the crowd, Mason receives the ball back from the catcher…

The 2017 World Series was balanced. The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were neck and neck in every game, making for a very exciting series to watch and learn…

Is frustration dominating your child’s athletic experience?   When a young athlete can’t let go of frustration after failure, it’s a clear indication they have no clue how to make…

It’s for the kids. Youth sports are supposed to be fun. Life lessons are learned through youth sports. Everyone knows the right words. The problem is, you don’t always see…

There is an old proverb that states, “You can’t put the cart before the horse.” But metaphorically speaking, this happens quite often in youth sports. Parents preoccupied with their kids…

Michael was a superstar in the rec league at age ten. Every time he pitched, it was an automatic win. Why? He had excellent velocity for a ten year old and…