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Mar 03 2021
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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Feb 15 2021
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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Feb 02 2021
February 3, 2021, is the 35th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day. This day calls on girls and women to own their inner and outer strength while recognizing…
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Jan 19 2021
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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Jan 18 2021
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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Oct 01 2020
We’re all joining together to support the nation’s premier gathering of leaders building healthy communities through sports! TeamSnap is proud to be a leading sponsor of the Aspen Institute Project…
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Sep 02 2020
According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, 51 NFHS member state associations and 19,500 high schools nationwide are making difficult decisions about how to restart high school…
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Aug 01 2020
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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Jul 06 2020
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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Mar 12 2020
Playing different sports can help youth athletes boost strength, agility—and enjoyment. Here are five combinations to try.
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Mar 04 2020
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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Feb 03 2020
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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Jan 11 2020
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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Dec 04 2019
Parenting is hard enough and your child may find more success when you take a step back. Here’s why it’s best to leave coaching to the coach.
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Nov 19 2019
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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Nov 11 2019
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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Oct 30 2019
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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Oct 23 2019
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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Oct 16 2019
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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Oct 14 2019
Training is what leads to results—so why not train right? Here, we explain why it’s so important.
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Sep 25 2019
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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Sep 23 2019
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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Sep 16 2019
“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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Aug 29 2019
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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Aug 21 2019
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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Aug 13 2019
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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Aug 06 2019
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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Jul 31 2019
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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