Category: Managing Your Team

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…

You may have heard the phrase: FOMO, also known as fear of missing out. TeamSnap knows the feeling and that’s why we’ve created a feature called TeamSnap Live! that allows…

If you ask any coach about their tips for making preseason as successful as possible, they will likely lead with the importance of organization and thoughtful planning. Just like anything,…

Visualization is a tool many athletes use to improve their sports performance. Visualization refers to the mental image of something. It’s become a common way for athletes to prepare for…

Operating tryouts for your youth sports club can be daunting. If not planned correctly, an exciting, hope-filled day can turn into an organizational nightmare. Try these five tips to prepare…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…