By Jeffrey Rhoads Ideally, your child’s coach is a good teacher; someone who both understands the sport and how to communicate his or her knowledge. This coach not only teaches sports skills, but also conveys the game’s values. The coach’s...
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By Brian Gotta President of CoachDeck I frequently walk by nearby parks where various youth sports are played. I observe practices taking place and am amazed and saddened by the lack of spirit wherever I look. Drills are being run...
Slump Busting 101: Hitting Mechanics
By Nate Barnett The word “slump” is taboo in baseball. Nobody likes that word, and players try their hardest to avoid speaking it. Ever. But, slumps are a part of the game of baseball. You can’t slump-proof your swing, and...
Should it Count?
Watch this crazy ending between Florida Gulf Coast and USF. Down by two, second OT, :03 on the clock, length of the court to go.
Is winning the only thing?
More from the sage John Wooden: Mr. Vince Lombardi is supposed to have said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” Well, if he said that, I disagree. I believe making the total effort is everything. And that’s all I...