Author: Sarah Kostin

Summer is almost here, and it’s a great time for kids to get outside and participate in sports! Summer sports are a perfect chance to make new friends and gain…

Although it is most commonly associated with college fraternities and sororities, hazing can happen in any type of organized group, at any age. Coaches and parents can begin heading off…

If your child loves playing sports, there’s no better way to help them develop and improve their skills than by enrolling them in a summer sports camp. Summer sports camps…

As a coach, you are responsible for creating a safe learning environment for your sports team. A safe environment is one where learners feel physically, emotionally, and socially comfortable. Your…

There are many reasons why you may want your child to try a new sport. For instance, they seem bored during the offseason. Perhaps, they are obsessed in a way…

Many youth athletic coaches dread the “playing time” conversation at any level of play. In fact, some coaches create a hard fast rule that they don’t have conversations about playing…

Whether you are a coach or a parent on a youth athletic team, you can help to prevent bullying. At the start of the season, begin a discussion about bullying….

Building relationships with your team is the most important thing you can do as a coach. Relationships and trust are built through consistent communication with the team. The team includes…

If you ever watch professional football, you might notice that these huge athletes are surprisingly flexible on the field. For instance, you might see an NFL offensive lineman fold his…

Ice hockey is a fast-moving team sport. Hockey players wear ice skates and move with great speed and skill across the ice. Hockey players must have excellent balance to play…