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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…

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…

Lacrosse is a challenging sport that needs disciplined players. In order to succeed at any organized sport, you must show dedication and motivation both on and off the field. As…

Sporting events bring players, coaches, families, and fans together. But travel revolving around a sporting event can be about more than just getting to the location for the game. Dive…

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…

The car is packed, the snacks are properly stocked, and the kids are buckled up. The weekend agenda is as follows: soccer, soccer, and more soccer. As parents, you may…

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 put together a practice plan,…

Before we can dive into how to select the best recreational soccer program for your youth athlete, it’s important to distinguish the difference between recreational and club or travel soccer….

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…

Did you know that softballs are harder than baseballs? While the sports can often be grouped together, they are notably different; from the game rules, equipment, leagues, and how tryouts…

Baseball continues to be one of the most popular youth sports in North America. While baseball participation rates increased from 2018-2019, from 2019-2020 numbers dropped. When looking specifically at data…

Diamond Softball Club was looking for a solution that would be a long-term fix. The organization prides itself on running year-round and in doing so developing strong, confident, independent women….

For many youth baseball organizations that turn to TeamSnap, they are looking for a similar solution: more time on the baseball field and less time on spreadsheets. Baseball teams and…

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…

There are many reasons why you may want your child to try a new sport. For instance, they seem bored during the offseason. Perhaps, they are obsessed in a way…

The most important job of a youth sports coach is keeping kids safe. This role goes far beyond just motivating your players, coaches are responsible to prepare for any unknowns….

While many may think softball came about because of baseball, the sport was actually created in 1887 inside of the Farragut Boat Club in Chicago, Illinois. According to the Aspen…

Imagine a management solution that administrators, coaches, managers, and parents can all agree on. With the next evolution of TeamSnap for Clubs & Leagues, everything you need to manage your…

Youth sports clubs are finding ways to implement video as a marketing tool, but also as a way to improve player development. With the advancement in video capabilities from VEO,…

Strength and conditioning to some may have the reputation of heavy weights and endless sprints on hardwood gym floors, but it’s much more than that. Strength and conditioning, when operated…

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…

TeamSnap proudly integrates with US Lacrosse to verify all of your players for the season. With this integration, you no longer have to worry about completing registration only to find…

The date is circled on your calendar: lacrosse tryouts. The countdown has started and every day you take a deep breath preparing for the big day. When it comes to…

On Wednesday, TeamSnap, Sports Business Journal, Aspen Institute, and Positive Coaching Alliance joined forces to provide an insightful discussion on how the pandemic has accelerated the need for mental health…

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…

When it comes to selecting the right sports program for your youth athlete, the first thing to consider is who is your kid? Is your child always itching to get…

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….

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…