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      Category: Coaching


      • Time to Get on the Ice!

        Apr 01 2025

        Time to Get on the Ice!

        By: TeamSnap

        Ice hockey practice just got a whole lot better.  Now, for the hundreds of thousands of ice hockey families who use TeamSnap, there’s a new, cutting-edge curriculum available right in…

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      • Great Coaching – in the Palm of Your Hand

        Mar 24 2025

        Great Coaching – in the Palm of Your Hand

        By: TeamSnap

        Great coaching doesn’t happen by accident. Some people know the game really well. Other people know kids really well. Some people are born leaders. Fewer people live in the center…

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      • Lacrosse Practice Just Got a Whole Lot Better

        Mar 05 2025

        Lacrosse Practice Just Got a Whole Lot Better

        By: TeamSnap

        This season is different. Last year, TeamSnap and Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) partnered to develop the PLL PLAYbook – animated drills and age-appropriate practice plans for lacrosse players ages 5…

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      • Creating a Culture for Girls

        Feb 04 2025

        Creating a Culture for Girls

        By: How to Coach Kids

        Watch how one coach makes sure that girls feel welcome. Learn more at howtocoachkids.org. How to Coach Kids and Coaching Girls are free, 20-30 minute online courses on the fundamentals…

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      • Get to Know Girls

        Feb 04 2025

        Get to Know Girls

        By: How to Coach Kids

        Understanding how girls develop physically, mentally and emotionally is key to creating a great experience. Ages 5-7 When girls love to move Their bodies: Early in their school years, girls…

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      • How Great Coaches Motivate Girls

        Feb 04 2025

        How Great Coaches Motivate Girls

        By: How to Coach Kids

        Three easy ways to harness girls’ power Build team relationships Being part of the team is one of the top reasons girls below the age of 12 play at all. …

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      • Now Serving: Volleyball

        Sep 16 2024

        Now Serving: Volleyball

        By: TeamSnap

        It’s no surprise that volleyball is the number one team sport in high school and college for girls. And professional volleyball has blossomed in recent years. Volleyball is, indeed, having…

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      • Behind Every Great Rugby Practice…

        Jul 29 2024

        Behind Every Great Rugby Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        Originally from Ireland, Lisa Finegan grew up playing Gaelic football, soccer, and basketball. She started playing rugby “late” – at 16, continued through college and competed at the international level….

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      • Behind Every Great Little League Practice…

        Jul 29 2024

        Behind Every Great Little League Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        Josh Cilman moved to Vienna, Virginia, when he was 9 years old and played Little League there, eventually playing baseball through college. When he moved back to Vienna with his…

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      • Behind Every Great Baseball Practice…

        Jul 10 2024

        Behind Every Great Baseball Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        Dash Johnson isn’t afraid of working hard. He played baseball at Northwestern Oklahoma State University for six years, getting an extra year because of the Covid pandemic. During those years,…

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      • Behind Every Great Soccer Practice…

        Jul 10 2024

        Behind Every Great Soccer Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        While in grad school at the University of Pittsburgh, Michael Jones coached a middle school soccer team at the Lab School, a K-8 school affiliated with the university. He had…

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      • Behind Every Great High School Practice…

        Jul 01 2024

        Behind Every Great High School Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        Like most coaches, Cobie Lee grew up playing a lot of sports. After getting her degree in physical education, she taught PE at the elementary school level for 15 years….

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      • Behind Every Great Soccer Practice…

        Jul 01 2024

        Behind Every Great Soccer Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        Soccer is in Mike Pereira’s blood. His family played for generations in Portugal. As part of the first generation to be born in the US, Mike grew up around soccer,…

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      • Behind Every Great Soccer Practice…

        Jun 24 2024

        Behind Every Great Soccer Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        Lindsey Wright grew up around coaches. Her dad coached soccer at the rec level and her mom volunteered as a cheerleading coach. When Lindsey started playing soccer in third grade,…

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      • Behind Every Great Gymnastics Practice…

        Jun 17 2024

        Behind Every Great Gymnastics Practice…

        By: Sue Pierce

        By 15, Ashley Anton had reached the highest level in the US Gymnastics Junior Olympic program, but she struggled with injuries and lackluster coaches. When her coach didn’t show up…

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      • What’s New for Youth Sports Coaches and Parents

        Apr 03 2024

        What’s New for Youth Sports Coaches and Parents

        By: TeamSnap

        If you coach, or have a kid who plays youth sports, you obviously need to know where to be and when, and who’s going to show up at practices and…

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      • 11 Tips for the First-Time Coach

        Apr 03 2024

        11 Tips for the First-Time Coach

        By: TeamSnap

        First-time coaches often are parent volunteers. A typical scenario has mom or dad registering a young child in a youth sports organization, which then asks parents to volunteer. The parent…

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      • Play Ball!

        Apr 01 2024

        Play Ball!

        By: TeamSnap

        Spring has sprung—and you know what that means: baseball and softball season. TeamSnap teamed up with Major League Baseball (MLB) to bring more than 100 fun, high-energy “bat, ball and…

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      • World-Class Soccer Training at Your Fingertips

        Mar 22 2024

        World-Class Soccer Training at Your Fingertips

        By: TeamSnap

        Now, available for the first time in the TeamSnap app, coaches, players and parents alike have access to world-class tips, tools and training – developed with the biggest names in…

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      • Trauma Informed Coaching: What You Need To Know

        Mar 21 2024

        Trauma Informed Coaching: What You Need To Know

        By: Celia Balf

        Coaching is all about understanding people, their different behaviors and dynamics, and finding a way to lead and find common ground despite all of the differences.    Positive Coaching Alliance…

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      • A Conversation About Youth Sports + Mental Health with NFL Player Brian Asamoah II

        Jun 30 2023

        A Conversation About Youth Sports + Mental Health with NFL Player Brian Asamoah II

        By: TeamSnap

        While young athletes gain a variety of positive mental health benefits from playing sports, pressures from highly competitive play can also pose mental health challenges. Listen in as ‘Winning Is…

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      • Coaches’ Safety Checklist

        Apr 03 2023

        Coaches’ Safety Checklist

        By: TeamSnap

        Coaches’ Safety Checklist, provided by Guardian Emergency Training who provides safety training for our partner, Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative. Steven Devenney of Guardian Emergency Training is nationally recognized in person first…

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      • Congratulations To The 2023 Double-Goal Coach® National Award Winners

        Jan 04 2023

        Congratulations To The 2023 Double-Goal Coach® National Award Winners

        By: Celia Balf

        The Positive Coaching Alliance’s (PCA) has recognized the 2023 National Winners of PCA’s Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap. This award is one of the highest honors a U.S. youth…

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      • How To Pick Things Up Where You Left Them Off With Your Youth Sports Team

        Jan 03 2023

        How To Pick Things Up Where You Left Them Off With Your Youth Sports Team

        By: Celia Balf

        It may seem like it’s been forever since you last seen your sports team. The holiday season has a way of putting a pause on just about everything. If you’re a…

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      • Top 5 Coaching Tips For Hockey Coaches

        Nov 15 2022

        Top 5 Coaching Tips For Hockey Coaches

        By: Celia Balf

        Coaching on ice, but also in general is no easy task. That’s why TeamSnap has researched and developed some top tips for hockey coaches. For all of the hockey coaches…

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      • How To Know If Coaching Is The Right Career For You

        Oct 21 2022

        How To Know If Coaching Is The Right Career For You

        By: Celia Balf

        There is no one shoe that fits all when it comes to coaching. There isn’t a single recipe for coaching an athlete, and truly what works for one player may…

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      • Positive Coaching Alliance: Youth Players Easing Back Into Sports Post Pandemic

        Oct 19 2022

        Positive Coaching Alliance: Youth Players Easing Back Into Sports Post Pandemic

        By: TeamSnap

        In partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance Jason Richardson, Official Team Physician of the Golden State Warriors shares with the Positive Coaching Alliance how youth athletes are easing back into…

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      • Show Your Coach You Appreciate Them: Send A TeamSnap Shout-Out!

        Sep 26 2022

        Show Your Coach You Appreciate Them: Send A TeamSnap Shout-Out!

        By: Celia Balf

        Coaches, they need love too! We all know how important a coach’s role is in a kid’s life, so this month we’re putting the ball in your court and letting…

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      • How To Show Your Clubs & Leagues Coaches You Care

        Sep 15 2022

        How To Show Your Clubs & Leagues Coaches You Care

        By: TeamSnap

        As a club and or league organizer it’s important to keep your coaches engaged and feeling appreciated. Coaches are integral to the success of a program, so in order to…

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      • Organize Your Hockey Team in 4 Steps Using TeamSnap

        Aug 30 2022

        Organize Your Hockey Team in 4 Steps Using TeamSnap

        By: Celia Balf

        In four simple steps your hockey team will be organized, laced up, on the ice, and ready to go. TeamSnap helps hockey teams all across North America get on the…

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      • How Coaches Can Create A Positive Environment

        Aug 17 2022

        How Coaches Can Create A Positive Environment

        By: Celia Balf

        In order for a team to be successful, coaches must create a positive environment that motivates as well as supports the players. Creating a positive environment doesn’t always come natural…

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      • What is your coaching style?

        Jul 13 2022

        What is your coaching style?

        By: Celia Balf

        When you hear the name Pat Summitt you probably think of  University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball and her legendary coaching career. You may also think about her coaching style and…

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      • What is Mindset? Professional Athletes Define Mindset in Sport

        May 19 2022

        What is Mindset? Professional Athletes Define Mindset in Sport

        By: Celia Balf

        What if I told you that the hardest defender of all and the very best defender in the world is the mind itself. Athletes of all levels and ages at…

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      • How To Build A Practice Plan For Your Youth Soccer Team

        Apr 26 2022

        How To Build A Practice Plan For Your Youth Soccer Team

        By: Celia Balf

        Soccer season is here and one of the best ways to ensure a successful soccer practice is a detailed plan. As a coach it’s not only helpful on you to…

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      • How Coaches Can Create Safe Environments In Their Teams

        Apr 13 2022

        How Coaches Can Create Safe Environments In Their Teams

        By: Sarah Kostin

        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…

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      • How To Stop Overuse Injuries From Happening To Youth Athletes

        Apr 06 2022

        How To Stop Overuse Injuries From Happening To Youth Athletes

        By: Celia Balf

        One of the most common causes of injuries amongst youth athletes is overuse. Many children and parents see through social media and the news, that the only way to get…

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      • Successes And Challenges Of Women Coaches: Women’s History Month Panel

        Apr 01 2022

        Successes And Challenges Of Women Coaches: Women’s History Month Panel

        By: Celia Balf

        On the final day of Women’s History Month, the TeamSnap community gathered together over Zoom to listen to women coaches share their stories and talk about the work they are…

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      • How Coaches Can Successfully Talk To Parents About Playing Time

        Mar 24 2022

        How Coaches Can Successfully Talk To Parents About Playing Time

        By: Sarah Kostin

        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…

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      • How To Prevent Bullying On Your Youth Sports Teams

        Mar 22 2022

        How To Prevent Bullying On Your Youth Sports Teams

        By: Sarah Kostin

        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….

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      • Permission To Fail And Learning How Important Failure is

        Mar 14 2022

        Permission To Fail And Learning How Important Failure is

        By: Celia Balf

        Fear of failure looks and feels differently for every athlete. For some athletes, worrying about messing up can translate into playing timid and holding back from their ultimate potential. For…

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      • Why Preseason Meetings Are the Perfect Opportunity for Setting Parent’s Expectations for the Season

        Mar 01 2022

        Why Preseason Meetings Are the Perfect Opportunity for Setting Parent’s Expectations for the Season

        By: Marika Dasbach

        One of the toughest parts of being a coach for a youth sports team isn’t always wrangling kids, sometimes it’s actually wrangling the parents. Between game time, practice schedules, carpools,…

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      • Leveraging Games to Improve Drilling In Youth Sports

        Feb 16 2022

        Leveraging Games to Improve Drilling In Youth Sports

        By: Quentin Stuart

        Drill are essential for coaching young athletes. They’re perfect for improving fundamental skills by breaking down different aspects of the game. For many young athletes, the standard method of dividing…

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      • Build a Gratitude Practice into Your Team

        Feb 14 2022

        Build a Gratitude Practice into Your Team

        By: Sarah Kostin

        Gratitude means feeling, expressing, or noticing thanks and appreciation. Gratitude often brings feelings of kindness, warmth, and other forms of generosity. Practicing gratitude means taking the time to notice and…

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      • 10 Guaranteed Ways to Improve Your Soccer Team

        Feb 08 2022

        10 Guaranteed Ways to Improve Your Soccer Team

        By: TeamSnap

        By www.soccerhelp.com   1. Teach Your Players the Skills They Need. Strong Basic Skills win games. SoccerHelp has free No Lines Soccer Drills for ages 4 to 18 that teach Skills…

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      • Tips To Build More Fun Into Your Youth Sports Team

        Jan 20 2022

        Tips To Build More Fun Into Your Youth Sports Team

        By: Faith Walls

        In a post-pandemic world, it is more important than ever to get kids off their screens and back outside being active. A research study from TeamSnap in partnership with Aspen…

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      • Using an Agenda to Effectively Manage a Youth Sports Parent Meeting

        Jan 19 2022

        Using an Agenda to Effectively Manage a Youth Sports Parent Meeting

        By: TeamSnap

        As a former youth sports player, amateur coach and now parent of children who participate in team sports, I’ve sat through and led many parent meetings — some were good,…

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      • Six Tips for Using Visualization With Young Athletes

        Jan 12 2022

        Six Tips for Using Visualization With Young Athletes

        By: Sarah Kostin

        What is visualization and why is it good for athletes?  Visualization is the practice of imagining the sports performance you desire in real-life. Visualization can be fun and beneficial for…

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      • 6 Core Values Your Team Needs Now

        Dec 07 2021

        6 Core Values Your Team Needs Now

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        A lot goes into building a team. And youth sports coaches should focus on more than just game strategy; they should be intentional about the values their players learn. Here…

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      • 6 Athlete-Tested Tips to Build Confidence

        Nov 18 2021

        6 Athlete-Tested Tips to Build Confidence

        By: Lara Rosenbaum

        So much goes into creating an elite athlete: devoted coaches, parents, sports psychologists, physical therapists, trial and error, and of course, intrinsic motivation. Many athletes (including myself) also coach young…

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      • 7 Tips To Encourage Teamwork on Your Youth Sports Team

        Nov 15 2021

        7 Tips To Encourage Teamwork on Your Youth Sports Team

        By: Monica Stockbridge

        Whether coaching youth teams, rec leagues or even pro levels, many coaches aim to build a strong team by adding the strongest individual players they can find. Sure, it makes…

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      • 12 Tips for Basketball Training To Improve Your Athlete’s Game

        Nov 02 2021

        12 Tips for Basketball Training To Improve Your Athlete’s Game

        By: TeamSnap

        Just as a player’s athleticism is the foundation of their game, the pre-season lays the foundation for the up-coming season. What players do from the start of the school year until the day of the first practice will determine the type of season they have.

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      • Mind Over Matter: Helping Your Athletes Prepare for Tryouts

        Oct 25 2021

        Mind Over Matter: Helping Your Athletes Prepare for Tryouts

        By: Marika Dasbach

        Tryouts, evaluations, auditions, selections, whatever you call it, the evaluation and assessment process for making a competitive youth sports team can be daunting, and let’s face it, a little nerve-wracking…

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      • Introducing the TeamSnap Coaches’ Corner

        Oct 19 2021

        Introducing the TeamSnap Coaches’ Corner

        By: Marika Dasbach

        At TeamSnap, we understand the importance of coaches and the hard work they put into shaping athletes’ futures. Beyond taking the work out of play with our app, we aim…

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      • Are You a Good Sport? How Athletes (and Coaches) Can Practice Better Sportsmanship

        Oct 14 2021

        Are You a Good Sport? How Athletes (and Coaches) Can Practice Better Sportsmanship

        By: Monica Stockbridge

        We’ve all seen what can happen when an athlete or a coach experiences a lapse in sportsmanship. Foul language flies out their mouth; they withhold a handshake; they disrespect the…

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      • Why Coaches Should Give Athletes Feedback All Season Long

        Sep 23 2021

        Why Coaches Should Give Athletes Feedback All Season Long

        By: Marika Dasbach

        A coach’s job is never done–from skill development to administrative tasks like scheduling, and off-season training, there’s a lot that goes into being a good coach. And while player development…

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      • Help Your Athletes Beat the Heat and Dehydration

        Sep 13 2021

        Help Your Athletes Beat the Heat and Dehydration

        By: Marika Dasbach

        Proper hydration is important for day-to-day life but also plays a critical role in the physical performance of athletes of all ages. During their sports season, kids are often playing…

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      • Reasons We’re Loving the Postgame Report

        Aug 27 2021

        Reasons We’re Loving the Postgame Report

        By: TeamSnap

        At TeamSnap, we love using new features almost as much as we love releasing new features. One of our favorite new features we rolled out this year is the Postgame…

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      • 5 Tips to Keep Your Coaches Fulfilled Year After Year

        Aug 24 2021

        5 Tips to Keep Your Coaches Fulfilled Year After Year

        By: Marika Dasbach

        Skilled coaches are the backbone of many youth sports clubs. Without coaches, who would help players hone their skills, win games while also organize team rosters, schedules and communicate with…

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      • 5 Lessons Young Athletes Learn From Lacrosse

        Aug 23 2021

        5 Lessons Young Athletes Learn From Lacrosse

        By: TeamSnap

        Lacrosse, the fastest sport on two feet, is growing even faster across the USA than the pace of play. As a former player and current coach, it’s easy for me…

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      • Team Building Activities Your Whole Team Will Love

        Jul 22 2021

        Team Building Activities Your Whole Team Will Love

        By: Marika Dasbach

          As adults, we often assume that getting the kids onto the fields and into youth sports is all that needs to happen to build a cohesive, tight-knit team. But…

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      • Why Providing Continuing Education Opportunities for Your Coaches Matters

        Jul 06 2021

        Why Providing Continuing Education Opportunities for Your Coaches Matters

        By: Marika Dasbach

        Coaches are the backbone of most sports organizations, working hard every day to improve the lives and skills of young athletes. But between coaching their players, scheduling games and practices,…

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      • Summer Reading for Athletes of Every Age

        Jul 06 2021

        Summer Reading for Athletes of Every Age

        By: Marika Dasbach

        Schools out for the summer and beaches, BBQs, sports, and pools are in. But don’t count out the easy energy and recharging respite a little summer reading can add to…

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      • Achieving The Normal Mind: The Path Of The Competitive Athlete

        Jul 03 2021

        Achieving The Normal Mind: The Path Of The Competitive Athlete

        By: 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…

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      • Key Considerations For Coaches When Returning To Sports

        Jun 29 2021

        Key Considerations For Coaches When Returning To Sports

        By: Marika Dasbach

        As sports begin to return in places across the United States, many are starting to feel a sense of normalcy begin to creep back into daily life. But like most…

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      • 4 Types of Success Every Athlete Can Achieve

        Jun 11 2021

        4 Types of Success Every Athlete Can Achieve

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        What motivates kids to keep playing sports? Success–though it may not always resemble a big trophy. Here are four wins every child can score.

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      • 7 Ways to Empower Young Female Athletes

        Jun 10 2021

        7 Ways to Empower Young Female Athletes

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        It’s no surprise sports teach life skills. Here’s how to create female leaders while supporting your kids on the field.

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      • Helping Sports Kids Take Responsibility for Their Confidence

        May 26 2021

        Helping Sports Kids Take Responsibility for Their Confidence

        By: TeamSnap

        Confidence is the single most important asset young athletes bring to sports. However, too often, kids expect confidence to simply come to them from positive results–rather than proactively working to…

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      • Encouraging Athletes: The Importance of Positive Self-Talk

        May 13 2021

        Encouraging Athletes: The Importance of Positive Self-Talk

        By: TeamSnap

        Young athletes carry on an inner dialogue with themselves in sports. It reflects how they think about themselves. For example, they might tell themselves they’re too small, too slow, or…

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      • 7 Ways to Prevent Overtraining

        Apr 28 2021

        7 Ways to Prevent Overtraining

        By: TeamSnap

        In the increasingly competitive landscape of youth sports, practices are longer, more intense, and more frequent than ever. While practice and repetition may inch the athlete closer to perfection, athletes…

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      • Make Your Tryouts Easier with SkillShark and TeamSnap

        Mar 24 2021

        Make Your Tryouts Easier with SkillShark and TeamSnap

        By: SkillShark

        Does the thought of planning and holding tryouts for your youth sports club make you cringe?  We don’t blame you. It can mean stacks of registration forms to sort through,…

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      • Positive Coaching Alliance 2021 National Double-goal Coach® Award Winners Announced

        Mar 11 2021

        Positive Coaching Alliance 2021 National Double-goal Coach® Award Winners Announced

        By: Marika Dasbach

        As part of our ongoing partnership with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), we are proud to announce the national recipients and winners of PCA’s 2021 National Double-goal Coach® Award. In…

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      • 2021 Regional Double-goal Coach® Award Winners Presented By Teamsnap & Positive Coaching Alliance

        Mar 03 2021

        2021 Regional Double-goal Coach® Award Winners Presented By Teamsnap & Positive Coaching Alliance

        By: TeamSnap

        TeamSnap and the Positive Coaching Alliance partnered up to give out the Double-Goal Coach® Award, which celebrates the coaches, administrators, and team parents that have contributed to the success of…

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      • Managing Expectations for Your Sports Organization in 2021

        Feb 15 2021

        Managing Expectations for Your Sports Organization in 2021

        By: Kody Pedersen

        During a trying year, one moment seemingly everyone was excited for was flipping the calendar to 2021. Where 2020 had denied us so many of our simple pleasures, 2021 promised…

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      • National Women & Girls in Sports Day – Call For Stories

        Jan 19 2021

        National Women & Girls in Sports Day – Call For Stories

        By: Marika Dasbach

        February 3, 2021, is the 35th Annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day. This moment inspires girls and women to own their inner and outer strength while understanding the…

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      • Recapping Our Top Articles for Sports Admins, Coaches, Parents and Players From 2020

        Jan 18 2021

        Recapping Our Top Articles for Sports Admins, Coaches, Parents and Players From 2020

        By: Marika Dasbach

        We did it! We made it to 2021! And while we think it’s safe to say most won’t look fondly back at 2020, watching the sports community come together in…

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      • Preparing for Spring Season: TeamSnap COVID-19 Webinar Series

        Dec 28 2020

        Preparing for Spring Season: TeamSnap COVID-19 Webinar Series

        By: Marika Dasbach

        As we head into the New Year, we’re also heading into another season of uncertainty. Many coaches and sports organizers may face the challenges of the pandemic for the first…

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      • 10 Reasons Why Athletics Have Become a Beacon of Hope

        Oct 27 2020

        10 Reasons Why Athletics Have Become a Beacon of Hope

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        There’s nothing normal about life right now. And for children who, for the most part, do better with structure, routine and predictability, the changes they face in school, in sports,…

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      • What Does It Take to Be a Good Spectator?

        Oct 20 2020

        What Does It Take to Be a Good Spectator?

        By: Kendall Ruth

        The Right Tools and Planning Youth sports continue to reopen, but attending as a spectator may come down to following smart etiquette. Coaches need to not only have a strong…

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