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Tag: sports


  • TeamSnap Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

    Feb 01 2023

    TeamSnap Celebrates National Girls & Women in Sports Day

    By: Celia Balf

    National Girls & Women in Sports Day (Feb. 1) is a day focused on celebrating the power of women in sports. Participation in sports can shape a young female athlete’s…

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  • Expert Tips to Improve Decision Making in Sports

    Jan 23 2023

    Expert Tips to Improve Decision Making in Sports

    By: TeamSnap

    WRITTEN BY VERSUS Improve your decision-making in sports–on the field and off. The one skill that is often overlooked is the coaches’ and athletes’ ability to make correct decisions under…

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  • Best Practices for Communication in Chaos

    Dec 12 2022

    Best Practices for Communication in Chaos

    By: TeamSnap

    It’s hard to predict when emergency situations will arise, but one thing your sports organization can do is to have a solid plan in place communication wise when a chaotic…

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  • Why Watching Sports Can Be Beneficial For Youth Athletes

    Sep 29 2022

    Why Watching Sports Can Be Beneficial For Youth Athletes

    By: Celia Balf

    Youth athletes dedicate a lot of their time to improving skills, attending practices and games. There’s another piece to the puzzle here though, and that’s the power of observation. Watching…

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  • A Balancing Act: Life of a Student-Athlete

    Aug 24 2022

    A Balancing Act: Life of a Student-Athlete

    By: Celia Balf

    “It’s important to find balance.” I don’t know how many times I heard that when I was a student-athlete. It’s already a balancing act when you are playing a sport…

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  • Take A Breather (Mental Health Activity Guide for Young Athletes)

    Jun 22 2022

    Take A Breather (Mental Health Activity Guide for Young Athletes)

    By: Celia Balf

    You may be thinking, a guide for more activities doesn’t feel like a break. However, if you are a young athlete reading this, a coach, or parent, the purpose of…

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  • The Importance of Highlight Videos in The College Sports Recruitment Process

    Jun 07 2022

    The Importance of Highlight Videos in The College Sports Recruitment Process

    By: Celia Balf

    College coaches dedicate a lot of time to travel the country to watch aspiring college athletes showcase their skills, however it’s impossible to see everyone. Luckily, highlight videos are the…

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  • TeamSnap Launches TeamSnap Impact

    Jun 07 2022

    TeamSnap Launches TeamSnap Impact

    By: TeamSnap

    New Community Impact Program Created to Support Youth Sports and Level the Playing Field for Kids in Underserved Communities BOULDER, CO / June 7, 2022—TeamSnap, the leading provider of sports…

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  • 6 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month With Your Kids

    Jun 01 2022

    6 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month With Your Kids

    By: Celia Balf

    June is a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month was originally established to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (a riot in response to mass arrests of…

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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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  • TeamSnap Has Simplified Soccer Mom Duties This Mother’s Day and Every Day

    May 08 2022

    TeamSnap Has Simplified Soccer Mom Duties This Mother’s Day and Every Day

    By: Celia Balf

    This Mother’s Day, and every day, TeamSnap celebrates the parents and families that commit endless hours each week to playing and supporting youth sports. While “soccer mom” has many definitions,…

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  • 5 Reasons Off-Season Training Can Help Your Young Athlete

    May 04 2022

    5 Reasons Off-Season Training Can Help Your Young Athlete

    By: Celia Balf

    Off-season refers to the period of time when your young athlete’s sports team isn’t in the main season. Depending on where you live in the country, different sports may be…

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  • 7 Tips for Traveling Team Athletes (And Their Parents)

    Apr 26 2022

    7 Tips for Traveling Team Athletes (And Their Parents)

    By: Celia Balf

    The trip is booked. You’re going to a tournament with your team and it’s the first of the season. Excitement is high, but trip logistics are in question. The location…

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  • Why The Car Ride Home Can Shape How Your Athlete Thinks About Their Sport

    Apr 26 2022

    Why The Car Ride Home Can Shape How Your Athlete Thinks About Their Sport

    By: Celia Balf

    The car ride home after a game can be either filled with lots of laughs, game highlight replays, and singing or quiet time, replaying your performance, and listening to your…

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  • Tips for Beginners: Baseball

    Apr 10 2022

    Tips for Beginners: Baseball

    By: Celia Balf

    “There are three things that America will be known for 2,000 years from now: the Constitution, jazz music, and Baseball. They’re the three most beautifully designed things this culture’s ever…

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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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  • 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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  • Launch Registration in 7 Days or Less

    May 25 2021

    Launch Registration in 7 Days or Less

    By: Marika Dasbach

    Registration can be one of the most stressful times of the year as a sports organization admin. Between preseason communications, collecting information and fees from hundreds of athletes, setting your…

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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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  • 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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  • Celebrating the Black Athletes Who Inspire Us at TeamSnap

    Feb 01 2021

    Celebrating the Black Athletes Who Inspire Us at TeamSnap

    By: Marika Dasbach

    February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on the significant roles that Black Americans and African-Americans have played in shaping U.S. history. At TeamSnap, we want to celebrate…

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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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  • A Letter From TeamSnap’s CEO, Dave DuPont

    Dec 22 2020

    A Letter From TeamSnap’s CEO, Dave DuPont

    By: Dave DuPont

    Hi Everyone, As we close the year, I would like to add my voice to those who have noted what a challenging year 2020 has been. We in the amateur…

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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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  • Finding Motivation in the Little Things: An Important Practice For Athletes

    Jun 23 2020

    Finding Motivation in the Little Things: An Important Practice For Athletes

    By: TeamSnap

    With social distancing practices, staying motivated is not the easiest thing to do. For athletes in particular, it can be challenging to adjust to at-home practices and other new restrictions…

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