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Tag: coaching


  • 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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  • Top 5 Coaching Tips For Football Coaches

    Nov 11 2022

    Top 5 Coaching Tips For Football Coaches

    By: Celia Balf

    Coaching football is no easy task, so TeamSnap has researched and developed some top tips for coaches. For all of the football coaches out there, either at the beginning of…

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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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  • How Parents Can Help Keep Youth Sports Fun!

    Oct 03 2022

    How Parents Can Help Keep Youth Sports Fun!

    By: Celia Balf

    Youth sports at its very core represent fun. The whole idea around kids playing sports is to stay active, learn new skills and socialize. It can get complicated however, because…

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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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  • 5 Ways To Show Your Kid’s Coach You Appreciate Them

    Sep 14 2022

    5 Ways To Show Your Kid’s Coach You Appreciate Them

    By: TeamSnap

    Appreciation goes a long way, especially for a coach who dedicates many hours to the well-being and development of your child. Most coaches feel fulfilled by their work helping young…

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  • Team Building Activities To Do At The Start Of A Sports Season

    Aug 23 2022

    Team Building Activities To Do At The Start Of A Sports Season

    By: Celia Balf

    If your youth sports team has been off for the summer, here are some team bonding activities you can do with your group during preseason or throughout the beginning of…

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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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  • Youth Sports: How To Inspire And Keep Your Coaches

    Aug 10 2022

    Youth Sports: How To Inspire And Keep Your Coaches

    By: Celia Balf

    In order for a youth sports organization to thrive, there has to be the right coaching staff in place to inspire and cultivate a positive and educational experience. Coaches, just…

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  • 5 Benefits Young Athletes Can Gain From Attending Summer Sports Camps

    Aug 09 2022

    5 Benefits Young Athletes Can Gain From Attending Summer Sports Camps

    By: Celia Balf

    Summer sports camps are another way for young athletes to continue to improve as athletes while also developing mentally and socially. Wherever you are while you’re reading this, consider a…

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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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  • How Sports Organizations Can Keep Coaches Engaged During the Off-Season

    Jun 13 2022

    How Sports Organizations Can Keep Coaches Engaged During the Off-Season

    By: Celia Balf

    Off-season doesn’t just effect athletes, but coaches as well. The end of any season is bittersweet. There is excitement around the end of weeks of consistent practices and weekends packed…

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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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  • Six Beginner Tips For Visualization

    May 13 2022

    Six Beginner Tips For Visualization

    By: Celia Balf

    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…

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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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  • 5 Tips For First-Time Soccer Coaches

    Apr 21 2022

    5 Tips For First-Time Soccer Coaches

    By: Celia Balf

    Perhaps your soccer coaching journey started because you offered to volunteer in your local town league. Or maybe because you love the game and want to give back. Another reasoning…

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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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  • How To Create A Culture of Open And Honest Communication In Your Youth Sports Club Or League

    Mar 21 2022

    How To Create A Culture of Open And Honest Communication In Your Youth Sports Club Or League

    By: Sarah Kostin

    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…

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  • Positive Coaching Alliance 2022 National Double-Goal Coach® Award Winners Announced

    Mar 17 2022

    Positive Coaching Alliance 2022 National Double-Goal Coach® Award Winners Announced

    By: Celia Balf

    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 2022 National Double-Goal Coach® Award. During a…

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  • Five Tips for Successful Tryouts

    Mar 09 2022

    Five Tips for Successful Tryouts

    By: Faith Walls

    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…

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  • A 4-Step Game Plan For Managing Football Camps and Clinics with TeamSnap

    Mar 08 2022

    A 4-Step Game Plan For Managing Football Camps and Clinics with TeamSnap

    By: Tyler Zipperer

    As a football team admin or coach have you ever thought about drawing up a game plan for managing your upcoming camp or clinic using a sports management solution like…

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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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