Tag: TeamSnap parents

The preseason panic, it doesn’t have to occur! While preseason is a staple for many sports across the world, as they gear up for their seasons, it doesn’t have to…

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…

Did you know that a volleyball was originally created by using the inside part of a basketball? You probably haven’t ever imagined what the inside portion of a basketball looks…

Making the decision to become a coach is already an important step. Now, you can focus your energy on everything you need to do to be the best possible coach….

When you decided to start a youth basketball organization you probably didn’t think most of your time would actually be spent off the court handling administration duties. You probably began…

Summer vacation is here! Instead of going back to the usual routine of carpool duty to practices, repetitive school lunches, late-night homework and traveling to games and practices every day,…

What is a typical day in the life of a young athlete during the summer? While it obviously varies person to person and family to family, there are some constants…

What if we told you that an adventure exists anywhere you go or are. This summer, don’t worry about traveling far to make a memorable experience for your family. If…

Juneteenth, is a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery as an institution in the U.S. and has been celebrated annually on June 19 since 1866. TeamSnap will observe the…

Whether they are cheering from the sidelines, playing catch in the backyard after practice, or being a coach and leader in their community, a father’s role in any young athlete’s…

If you are a parent manager for your child’s sports team, you know the tasks can pile up. Parent managers are typically put in place to help the coaches out…

Sometimes parents want their child to make the team more than the actual child. When your child is trying out for a travel team or a competitive league, the stakes…

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…

Your child made the travel team, congratulations! Although as a parent you are excited that your child’s hard work has paid off, you have some questions about whether or not…

Downtime = reduced activity or inactivity. Athletes typically have very little downtime and some even feel anxious around taking time to rest. What if we told you that downtime can…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…