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      Category: Editorials


      • 7 Ways to Find Balance During the Holiday Season

        Dec 13 2022

        7 Ways to Find Balance During the Holiday Season

        By: TeamSnap

        It’s no secret the holiday season can be the busiest of the year. Here are five ways to help you keep life balanced–and easy.

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      • 5 Ways to Find Balance During the Holiday Rush

        Dec 06 2021

        5 Ways to Find Balance During the Holiday Rush

        By: Alison Kresta

        It’s no secret the holiday season can be the busiest of the year. Here are five ways to help you keep life balanced–and easy.

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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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      • 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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      • 4 Healthy Habits for Kids in the New Year

        Jan 04 2021

        4 Healthy Habits for Kids in the New Year

        By: TeamSnap

        New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep but habits? They’re doable–and science proves it. Here are four habits for every young athlete and ways to make them stick.

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      • Innovation: How We Take the Work out of Play

        Nov 19 2020

        Innovation: How We Take the Work out of Play

        By: Zach Wills

        With the release of the new Apple silicon Macs, early adopters will see something new on the Mac App Store: the TeamSnap iOS app. Thanks to the hard work of…

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      • Feel Good Moments

        Sep 10 2020

        Feel Good Moments

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        “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…

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      • Identifying Sports Kids Top Confidence Killers: Part II

        Aug 01 2020

        Identifying Sports Kids Top Confidence Killers: Part II

        By: TeamSnap

        Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn and Youth Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn are co-founders of The Ultimate Sports Parent. In our last article, we discussed the top five confidence…

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      • Identifying the Top Confidence Killers: Part One

        Jul 06 2020

        Identifying the Top Confidence Killers: Part One

        By: TeamSnap

        An 11-year-old basketball player says that he loses confidence when his parents bring all 10 members of his extended family to watch his games. He feels pressure to perform well,…

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      • Healthy and Hassle Free Half-Time Snack Ideas

        Jun 15 2020

        Healthy and Hassle Free Half-Time Snack Ideas

        By: TeamSnap

        Whether your player is training at-home or starting to attend in-person clinics or games, they are going to need a healthy snack for fuel. Luckily, there are lots of inexpensive…

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      • 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Sports Organization Community

        May 26 2020

        5 Ways to Strengthen Your Sports Organization Community

        By: Marika Dasbach

          In the midst of all the difficulties we’ve seen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that stands out is the importance of community and how important…

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      • Pirate or Penguin? How Improv Makes TeamSnap More Nimble and Effective

        May 21 2020

        Pirate or Penguin? How Improv Makes TeamSnap More Nimble and Effective

        By: Andrew Berkowitz

          I wrote last month about how it’s been inspiring and humbling to watch our customers improvise their way through the COVID-19 pandemic with no playbook. As a longtime improviser–and…

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      • 5 Ways to Create an Engaging Website for Your Sports Club

        May 04 2020

        5 Ways to Create an Engaging Website for Your Sports Club

        By: TeamSnap

        Your website can make a big difference for parents deciding whether or not to sign up their young athlete. Here’s how to make yours stand out.

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      • How to Boost Sports Performance With Your Eyes Closed

        Apr 20 2020

        How to Boost Sports Performance With Your Eyes Closed

        By: Lara Rosenbaum

        Visualization can up your game: Elite athletes know it and science proves it. Here’s how to imagine your way better, whether you’re in season or off.

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      • How Setting Goals Can Keep Kids Motivated During Time Off

        Apr 07 2020

        How Setting Goals Can Keep Kids Motivated During Time Off

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        There will be seasons when kids are forced to take time off. Setting goals can help young athletes return to play stronger than ever.

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      • A message from TeamSnap co-founder Andrew Berkowitz

        Apr 03 2020

        A message from TeamSnap co-founder Andrew Berkowitz

        By: Andrew Berkowitz

        Andrew (front center) performs weekly with ComedySportz in Portland, Oregon. All shows are currently streamed online with performers appearing from their homes. It can be hard to find hope during…

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      • 5 Ways to Help Kids Stay Positive

        Apr 01 2020

        5 Ways to Help Kids Stay Positive

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        The loss of the sports season can be tough. Kids might miss teammates just as much as the game. Here’s how to keep morale high and kids feeling strong.

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      • 5 Winning Ways (and Reasons!) to Cross Train

        Mar 12 2020

        5 Winning Ways (and Reasons!) to Cross Train

        By: Sara Lindberg

        Playing different sports can help youth athletes boost strength, agility–and enjoyment. Here are five combinations to try.

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      • Why Should Track & Field Athletes Run Hills? 

        Mar 06 2020

        Why Should Track & Field Athletes Run Hills? 

        By: TeamSnap

        Because of its sheer difficulty, hill running improves strength and stability, and this can do wonders for performance. Here are some excellent ways to do it. 

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      • An Eye-Opening Q & A with the Author of Fast Girls

        Feb 17 2020

        An Eye-Opening Q & A with the Author of Fast Girls

        By: Lara Rosenbaum

        We spoke with Elise Hooper about the 1936 Women’s Olympic Team, Jesse Owens, and more.

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      • 5 Character-Building Lessons for Youth Athletes

        Feb 03 2020

        5 Character-Building Lessons for Youth Athletes

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        What really matters when it comes to youth sports? It’s important for adults to teach skills that can help foster success in all aspects of life.

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      • How to Teach Balance Between School and Sports

        Jan 24 2020

        How to Teach Balance Between School and Sports

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Life can get busy for student athletes–whether it’s today’s practice or tomorrow’s quiz. Here are four ways to help strike a balance.

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      • Winning in Youth Sports

        Jan 11 2020

        Winning in Youth Sports

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        It’s been said that ‘winning isn’t everything,’ especially when it comes to youth sports. Here’s how to maintain perspective.

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      • 3 Ways to Keep Kids Active During Holiday Breaks

        Nov 26 2019

        3 Ways to Keep Kids Active During Holiday Breaks

        By: Lara Rosenbaum

        School sports might hit pause, but that doesn’t mean your young athlete has to as well. Here are three ways to keep kids on their toes.

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      • How to Help Your Young Athlete Get Along

        Nov 19 2019

        How to Help Your Young Athlete Get Along

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        It’s going to happen. Sooner or later, your child is going to disagree with teammates or coaches, whether about game strategy, playing time, or simply the color of the uniforms….

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      • Help Your Child Learn to Set Goals

        Nov 11 2019

        Help Your Child Learn to Set Goals

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Setting goals can not only help kids succeed on the playing field, but it can also help them grow into happy, balanced adults. Here’s how to start.

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      • 10 Ways Parents Can Make Athletes Happy

        Nov 06 2019

        10 Ways Parents Can Make Athletes Happy

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Sometimes parenting can affect whether or not a child sticks with sports. Here’s how to keep youth athletes engaged–and in the game.

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      • 4 Ways to Keep Kids Playing Sports

        Nov 01 2019

        4 Ways to Keep Kids Playing Sports

        By: Alison Kresta

        Youth sports teach tremendous life skills. Here’s how to keep young athletes playing.

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      • 3 Ways to Help Kids Fulfill Their Potential

        Oct 30 2019

        3 Ways to Help Kids Fulfill Their Potential

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        You always want to see your young athlete succeed, but what happens when he or she falls short of what you know is possible? Here are three ways to help.

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      • 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself as a Sports Parent

        Oct 23 2019

        4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself as a Sports Parent

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Youth sports is a world of many discussions–but the ones you have with yourself as a parent can sometimes be the most important.

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      • How to Fight the Urge to Fix Everything for Young Athletes

        Oct 16 2019

        How to Fight the Urge to Fix Everything for Young Athletes

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Every parent wants to help their child, but sometimes hanging back can help them achieve even better results. Here are four ways to fight the ‘rescue’ urge.

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      • Why It’s Important to Train Right

        Oct 14 2019

        Why It’s Important to Train Right

        By: Chuck Schumacher

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

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      • How to Help Your Child Handle Sports Pressure

        Oct 02 2019

        How to Help Your Child Handle Sports Pressure

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Tennis great Billie Jean King likes to say “pressure is a privilege,” because you often feel it when an opportunity you’ve dreamed of comes along. Knowing how to rise to…

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      • 6 Back-in-School Tips for Over-Stretched Sports Parents

        Sep 27 2019

        6 Back-in-School Tips for Over-Stretched Sports Parents

        By: TeamSnap

        Do you feel sports ready? There’s so much involved when it comes to being a sports parent, whether it’s driving to after-school practices and Saturday games, or washing seemingly endless…

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      • 7 Reasons Playing Sports Should Be a Joy for Your Child

        Sep 25 2019

        7 Reasons Playing Sports Should Be a Joy for Your Child

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        In 1939, Little League was born when Carl Stotz of Williamsport, Pennsylvania founded an organization that gave children the opportunity to play organized baseball. Youth football began in 1929, youth…

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      • 10 Concussion Facts Sports Parents Should Know

        Sep 20 2019

        10 Concussion Facts Sports Parents Should Know

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        Every sports parent needs to be aware of concussion protocol and safety. Concussions are serious and should not be taken likely. If your child is playing sports this year–and any…

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      • How to Coach “Achievers” and Help Them Avoid Burnout

        Sep 16 2019

        How to Coach “Achievers” and Help Them Avoid Burnout

        By: Sheila Repeta

        “Mom I can’t,” my 12-year-old nugget sobbed through his tears.  It was mile three of 20–yes, 20 miles heaven help us–on a qualifying run my son needed to finish for…

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      • Concussions: When Can Youth Athletes Return to Play?

        Sep 11 2019

        Concussions: When Can Youth Athletes Return to Play?

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        When can my child return to play after a concussion? It’s an unfortunate question sports parents may have to ask. And when it comes to concussions, you should not be…

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      • Why TeamSnap Supports the Positive Coaching Alliance

        Sep 03 2019

        Why TeamSnap Supports the Positive Coaching Alliance

        By: Lisa Hope

        Not all matches are made in heaven, but in the case of TeamSnap and the Positive Coaching Alliance, it’s true love, which is why we are honored to sponsor PCA’s…

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      • TeamSnap and Guide Dogs for the Blind: Raising Puppy Heroes

        Aug 29 2019

        TeamSnap and Guide Dogs for the Blind: Raising Puppy Heroes

        By: Lisa Hope

        Question: What’s cuter than a puppy?  Answer: A puppy who’s a superhero! We here at TeamSnap call ourselves a dog-loving bunch. Our HQ offices are dog friendly, and among our…

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      • Teaching Young Athletes to Own Their Actions

        Aug 29 2019

        Teaching Young Athletes to Own Their Actions

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        We all know youth sports can teach kids about failure, and that’s not a bad thing. But kids can also learn early on that blaming others for such failures might…

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      • Pelotonia: Fighting to End Cancer With TeamSnap

        Aug 22 2019

        Pelotonia: Fighting to End Cancer With TeamSnap

        By: Lisa Hope

        There are heroes, and then there’s Pelotonia. Founded in 2008, Pelotonia was established with the objective to fund life-saving cancer research. Pelotonia is a three-day experience that includes a weekend…

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      • Small Moments Can Lead to Big Success

        Aug 21 2019

        Small Moments Can Lead to Big Success

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        It may seem with sports that it’s all about the big games and the results of the other games in the middle. After all, with sports, it’s about competition. But…

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      • New Team? Here’s How to Make It Strong

        Aug 13 2019

        New Team? Here’s How to Make It Strong

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        A new school year brings a new season of sports and for many children, that can mean joining a new team. Old friends might get together again or make new…

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      • 7 Ways to Boost the Back-to-School Sports Experience

        Aug 06 2019

        7 Ways to Boost the Back-to-School Sports Experience

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        For many families, back to school means back to school sports. If you’re a sports parent, here are seven ways you can help your young athlete get the most from…

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      • How to Prevent Victim Mentality in the Young Athlete

        Jul 31 2019

        How to Prevent Victim Mentality in the Young Athlete

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        You never want your child to feel like a victim–especially when it applies to youth sports. Victim mentality will not help a team win games, nor will it help your…

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      • 5 Mantras to Boost Sports Performance

        Jun 25 2019

        5 Mantras to Boost Sports Performance

        By: Lara Rosenbaum

        The tiny blue star of The Little Engine That Could was onto something: She used a mantra to fill herself with confidence and conquered an ‘impossible’ hill. Stanford researchers and others have…

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      • Youth Sports Success: Two Hurdles and How to Clear Them

        Jun 25 2019

        Youth Sports Success: Two Hurdles and How to Clear Them

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        The biggest obstacles to your child’s success in youth sports have nothing to do with the weather, officiating or opponents. (And, P.S.: Those obstacles have less to do with the…

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      • How Healthy Are Sports Drinks, Anyway?

        Jun 14 2019

        How Healthy Are Sports Drinks, Anyway?

        By: Lisa Hope

        If you ever watch sports, you’re bound to see players sipping on neon-colored drinks during a game. You may even see coaches get an ice bucket shower after a big…

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      • 12 Things You Can Do With the 12 Hours a Week TeamSnap Saves You

        Jun 07 2019

        12 Things You Can Do With the 12 Hours a Week TeamSnap Saves You

        By: Lisa Hope

        The No. 1 reason our customers say they use TeamSnap is because it saves them a ton of time. Did you know coaches and team managers save an average of…

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      • 5 Reasons Your Young Athlete Should Try Rowing

        Sep 22 2017

        5 Reasons Your Young Athlete Should Try Rowing

        By: TeamSnap

        With the World Rowing Championships just days away, now is a great time to learn more about rowing. It’s an awesome sport that is gaining participants across the world on…

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      • The Importance of Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy

        Sep 18 2017

        The Importance of Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy

        By: TeamSnap

        When athletes succeed in high-pressure situations, you’ll inevitably hear people say they have “ice in their veins.” Conversely, athletes who fail in these same situations might be labeled “choke artists.”…

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      • Sep 04 2017

        3 Coaching Mistakes That are Crushing Youth Sports

        By: TeamSnap

        Youth coaches volunteer their time to teach life lessons through sports. Most are former players, some from the high school or even college level. It’s an honorable sacrifice and we…

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      • Sep 01 2017

        5 Tips on How to Build Team Chemistry

        By: Jack Ramos

        Recently, 2014 World Cup Golden Boot Award winner James Rodriguez ended an underwhelming three year spell with soccer club Real Madrid. Oddly enough, he immediately returned to his 2014 form…

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      • Dealing with Disappointment: 3 Questions That Can Help

        Aug 30 2017

        Dealing with Disappointment: 3 Questions That Can Help

        By: Quinn McDowell

        Sports can take you on a roller coaster of emotion. One moment, you can be flying high with excitement; the next, you find yourself disappointed and struggling for answers. These…

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      • Youth Sports Lessons from the NBA Summer League

        Aug 09 2017

        Youth Sports Lessons from the NBA Summer League

        By: TeamSnap

        The NBA Summer League concluded with the Los Angeles Lakers winning it all and taking a strong position for the coming regular season. This year’s tournament and the negotiations leading…

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      • Should Kids Get Trophies for Participation?

        Aug 02 2017

        Should Kids Get Trophies for Participation?

        By: TeamSnap

        I know I’m going to get some flack for this, but I strongly believe that youth sports programs should give kids trophies just for completing a season. Yes, I’ve heard…

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      • The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Youth Sports Parents Make

        May 08 2017

        The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Youth Sports Parents Make

        By: Janis B. Meredith

        There are a lot of good sports parents out there. I was one of them. That doesn’t mean, however, that I handled the job perfectly. In fact, I made a…

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      • Dealing with Difficult Parents on the Sidelines

        Mar 27 2017

        Dealing with Difficult Parents on the Sidelines

        By: Erica Salmon

        In a perfect world, we all show up to our young athlete’s sporting events to encourage them lovingly. When they do well, we give a polite golf clap. When they…

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      • Stop Using ‘Play Like a Girl’ as an Insult & Celebrate Instead

        Dec 02 2016

        Stop Using ‘Play Like a Girl’ as an Insult & Celebrate Instead

        By: TeamSnap

        I don’t know when the phrase “like a girl” became an insult. We’ve all heard things like: “Wow, you run like a girl.” “Ha, she totally fights like a girl.”…

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      • Sep 30 2016

        In Support of Excellence: Single-Sport Specialization Isn’t a Bad Thing

        By: TeamSnap

        For some time now, we’ve been reading articles, blogs and op-eds about kids (and their parents) spending an inordinate amount of time and money on a single sport. We read…

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      • Be an Active Coach, Not Just a Warm Body on the Sidelines

        Sep 12 2016

        Be an Active Coach, Not Just a Warm Body on the Sidelines

        By: TeamSnap

        I recently had a conversation with a friend and fellow coach. I asked him if he was coaching this season, and he said, “I thought about it, but when I…

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      • Aug 17 2016

        Sports Parents Yesterday vs. Today

        By: Karl Dewazien

        As a former coach with well over 30 years of experience helping young people learn to play soccer and learn life lessons on the field, I’ve seen some changes over…

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      • Aug 03 2016

        Confidence Is Overrated

        By: TeamSnap

        I have worked with hundreds of athletes who come to me for “lack of confidence” or “low confidence” in their performances. Well, what if I told you that the truth…

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      • Jun 29 2016

        3 Ways Open Communication Improves the Youth Sports Experience

        By: Quinn McDowell

        The dynamics between players, coaches and parents have become notoriously difficult to manage–and understandably so. The complexity that results from the intermingling of these relationships is due to the very…

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      • Jun 01 2016

        Tips on Being the Best Sports Parent, Before, During and After the Game

        By: TeamSnap

        Shane Carney is Founder & Director of the East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club Our kids learn from what we say and do. Don’t we all want to be the kind of…

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      • How to Prevent Torn ACL Injuries Before They Happen to Our Young Athletes

        May 11 2016

        How to Prevent Torn ACL Injuries Before They Happen to Our Young Athletes

        By: TeamSnap

        Our 15 year old son has loved soccer since he could walk and has been playing for over 10 years. He has been blessed with amazing coaches and great teammates….

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      • Letting Young Kids Specialize in One Sport is a Bad Idea

        Dec 15 2015

        Letting Young Kids Specialize in One Sport is a Bad Idea

        By: Istvan Balyi

        By Istvan Balyi and Jim Grove So many parents dream about their children becoming superstar hockey players, or figure skaters, or basketball players. And one question that often generates heated…

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      • Oct 15 2015

        3 Tips for Surviving Your Next Tryout

        By: Quinn McDowell

        Trying out for a sports team can be a scary process. Coaching evaluations, competition for roster spots with other players, and even expectations from parents can be enough to fill…

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      • Youth Sports: When Kids Pay the Price for Cheating Parents

        Oct 06 2015

        Youth Sports: When Kids Pay the Price for Cheating Parents

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        Any parent involved in the youth sports world has probably witnessed cheating–by adults. It usually begins with parents and coaches stacking teams, even at the youngest age levels. Although it…

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      • Oct 01 2015

        Why Are Parents Still Ruining Youth Sports?

        By: Kelvin Cech

        He was desperate, this little boy. Desperate to impress the evaluators. Desperate to impress the coach (me). And above all else, desperate to impress his dad. Hockey tryouts have arrived…

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      • 3 Things Any Team Can Learn from the 2015 NBA Champs

        Aug 13 2015

        3 Things Any Team Can Learn from the 2015 NBA Champs

        By: Quinn McDowell

        The Golden State Warriors had one of the best seasons in NBA history this past season, and in doing so they have begun to reshape the sports landscape as we…

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      • The Neighborhood Pick-up Baseball Game:  Lessons from the Past

        Jun 23 2015

        The Neighborhood Pick-up Baseball Game: Lessons from the Past

        By: Chuck Schumacher

        It’s a sunny afternoon at a local ball field. A bunch of kids have shown up to play baseball for hours, perhaps until dark or a mother’s voice is heard calling….

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      • Apr 02 2015

        Are Youth Sports Better Today Than Yesterday?

        By: Karl Dewazien

        In a recent blog post by Koach Karl Dewazien, he wrote about the differences between youth sports today and when he began coaching 30 years ago. One reader responded with…

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      • Tim Duncan & The Importance of Servant Leadership

        Mar 17 2015

        Tim Duncan & The Importance of Servant Leadership

        By: Quinn McDowell

        Tim Duncan will go down as one of the 10 greatest NBA players of all time. He was a three-time NCAA Collegiate All American and Naismith Player of the Year…

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      • Mar 03 2015

        One Coach’s Take on ‘Win at All Costs’ Parents and Teams

        By: Karl Dewazien

        Here’s a question that Koach Karl of the FUNdamental Soccer Book Series and TeamSnap Blog contributor received, and his response: Question: The culture of all American sports is to win,…

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      • Jan 20 2015

        Let Success Lift You

        By: TeamSnap

        Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be going wrong? It’s the kind of day you wish you stayed in bed, however, if you did,…

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      • Nov 13 2014

        Are Soccer Coaches & Parents Out of Line on the Sidelines?

        By: Karl Dewazien

        In our quest to help young soccer players improve, we may have started something that is more harmful than helpful. It is natural for adults to shout encouragement and advice…

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      • Why the Best Vacation Policy is No Policy At All

        Oct 23 2014

        Why the Best Vacation Policy is No Policy At All

        By: Andrew Berkowitz

        A few days after a recent new hire started at TeamSnap, the two of us had this conversation: EMPLOYEE: “I’m so sorry … I have to run out for a…

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      • POV Swap: The Ideal Parent and the Ideal Coach

        Oct 21 2014

        POV Swap: The Ideal Parent and the Ideal Coach

        By: TeamSnap

        This is a collaborative article written by TeamSnap and MamaBear Sometimes it can be hard to see things from the eyes of another. You might think you have it all…

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      • ‘Jock’ or ‘Artist’: Why Do Kids Have to Choose?

        Sep 24 2014

        ‘Jock’ or ‘Artist’: Why Do Kids Have to Choose?

        By: TeamSnap

        Growing up, did you consider yourself to be a “jock,” preferring to exercise your athletic prowess, or an “artist,” pursuing more creative endeavours? When I was younger, I played sports…

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      • How Much Is Too Much to Spend on Tee Ball Gear?

        Jun 17 2014

        How Much Is Too Much to Spend on Tee Ball Gear?

        By: Erica Salmon

        By Erica Salmon, TeamSnap user, team mom, writer and guest author This baseball season marks the seventh season my husband has been coaching through our town’s Little League. He started…

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      • What Message is Jurgen Klinsmann Sending to Our Youth?

        May 27 2014

        What Message is Jurgen Klinsmann Sending to Our Youth?

        By: Emily Cohen

        As many Americans who love soccer did on Thursday, I eagerly awaited the announcement of this year’s 23-player roster for this summer’s World Cup. And, along with so many others,…

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      • The Quitting Phenomenon

        Jan 23 2014

        The Quitting Phenomenon

        By: Karl Dewazien

        By “Koach Karl” Dewazien, author and producer of soccer resources for all youth levels. The best preparation for learning to play soccer and keeping them playing is being under the tutelage of…

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      • TeamSnap HQ Employees React to Flooding in the Colorado Front Range

        Sep 16 2013

        TeamSnap HQ Employees React to Flooding in the Colorado Front Range

        By: TeamSnap

        While TeamSnap has employees working all over the country who can keep the company afloat, some at TeamSnap Headquarters are located in Colorado’s Front Range and have been working to…

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      • Becoming More Than a Bystander – On and Off the Field

        Jul 28 2013

        Becoming More Than a Bystander – On and Off the Field

        By: TeamSnap

        By Guest Author Marlo Thomas, an Emmy, Golden Globe and Grammy winner and activist. Three in every four kids witness bullying, according to a PSA from the Ad Council and the…

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      • Jul 11 2012

        Is My Player Ready for Competitive Soccer? Part 2

        By: Jesse Quijano

        Last time we looked at several topics I believe should be considered in determining if your player is ready for the jump to club soccer. Things such as whether the…

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      • TeamSnap All-Stars: OWLS-Dragonflies Dragon Boat Team. How These Lawyers Embrace Their Competitive Spirit Outside the Courtroom

        Jun 26 2012

        TeamSnap All-Stars: OWLS-Dragonflies Dragon Boat Team. How These Lawyers Embrace Their Competitive Spirit Outside the Courtroom

        By: Kerrie Gill

        Team: OWLS-Dragonflies Sport: Dragon Boat Racing Location: Portland, Oregon It takes way more paddling than we prepared for to catch Coach Laura Ricker and her teammates on any occasion once they hit the…

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      • Apr 30 2012

        “Simulation”: Cheating or Gamesmanship?

        By: Jesse Quijano

        Webster defines simulation as “the act or process of pretending; feigning.” For those not familiar with how the term applies to soccer, it can best be characterized as attempting to…

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      • Is My Player Ready for Competitive Soccer? Part 1

        Apr 11 2012

        Is My Player Ready for Competitive Soccer? Part 1

        By: Jesse Quijano

        This is a question every parent should be asking themselves BEFORE they bring their player to a club (“travel team”) tryout.  I have seen time and time again where parents…

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      • Should Girls Play on Boys’ Teams?

        Nov 17 2011

        Should Girls Play on Boys’ Teams?

        By: Emily Cohen

        I recently had the opportunity to interview Alex Morgan, the 22-year-old U.S Women’s National Team forward who made a huge splash at this past summer’s Women’s World Cup, for Soccer…

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      • Stop Helping Me Fill Out Forms!

        Jul 12 2011

        Stop Helping Me Fill Out Forms!

        By: Andrew Berkowitz

        I’ve been filling out a lot of online forms lately, and have noticed a trend that should stop NOW. Too many programmers have decided to “help” us fill out the…

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      • Jun 20 2011

        Let’s Hear It For Dad

        By: Margaux Viola

        In honor of Father’s Day, we decided to republish a post celebrating dads and their dedication to kids and sports. What did you do to celebrate Father’s Day? Enjoy the…

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      • Apr 29 2011

        TeamSnap Top 5: Bizarre Sports That You Have Never Heard Of… And Should

        By: Margaux Viola

        Here at TeamSnap, we support over 100 different kinds of sports and non-sports groups. We’re talking everything from Soccer and Softball to Curling and Ki-O-Rahi. This may sound like a…

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      • Apr 22 2011

        Making the Difference

        By: Dave DuPont

        I love messages like the following, which I just received today: “Hi Dave, I’m not sure if this email address is reaching you, Dave Dupont, CEO of Teamsnap. If it is,…

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      • How Can You Help Athletes to Feel More Confident and Perform Better in Sports?

        Mar 22 2011

        How Can You Help Athletes to Feel More Confident and Perform Better in Sports?

        By: Margaux Viola

        Interacting with our customers on a daily basis, I have the pleasure of talking to coaches, team moms and dads, league administrators, managers, and sports parents. Everyone has their own…

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      • Team Parent Playbook: How To Be A Great Team Manager

        Feb 04 2011

        Team Parent Playbook: How To Be A Great Team Manager

        By: Margaux Viola

        Team moms and dads, listen up!  Managing a team is no small feat and whether you are a first timer or a tenured sports parent, we want to be helpful…

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