Author: Sarah Kostin

Summer is almost here, and it’s a great time for kids to get outside and participate in sports! Summer sports are a perfect chance to make new friends and gain…

Although it is most commonly associated with college fraternities and sororities, hazing can happen in any type of organized group, at any age. Coaches and parents can begin heading off…

If your child loves playing sports, there’s no better way to help them develop and improve their skills than by enrolling them in a summer sports camp. Summer sports camps…

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…

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…

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…

If you ever watch professional football, you might notice that these huge athletes are surprisingly flexible on the field. For instance, you might see an NFL offensive lineman fold his…

Ice hockey is a fast-moving team sport. Hockey players wear ice skates and move with great speed and skill across the ice. Hockey players must have excellent balance to play…

Basketball is a fast-paced sport that involves just about every muscle group in your body. The sport requires a lot of athleticism, endurance and physical fitness. There is a lot…

Set, serve, spike! Volleyball is a fun, fast-paced sport where players get to jump high in the air or dive on the ground to keep the ball in play. There’s…

Lacrosse is the fastest-growing high school sport in the nation. The sport is a bit like soccer, hockey, and basketball all rolled into one. Lacrosse is often called “the fastest…

Soccer is a fast sport that requires athletes to sprint, dribble, and change direction very quickly. Even the players who are not involved in the play are running up and…

Baseball and softball remind us of summer days outside and making friends that last a lifetime. Although there is plenty of sitting in the dugout, the sport requires quick bursts…

Gratitude means feeling, expressing, or noticing thanks and appreciation. Gratitude often brings feelings of kindness, warmth, and other forms of generosity. Practicing gratitude means taking the time to notice and…

Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you feel stressed? Chances are that your breath is shallow or rapid. Perhaps you even hold your breath and stop breathing altogether….

Gentle stretching is a great way to balance the body and mind after an intense practice or game. It is important for many reasons, such as: Keeping muscles long, lean,…

Teach your young athlete that pregame jitters are nothing to worry about. After all, it’s perfectly normal for young athletes to feel nervous before a big athletic performance. Getting nervous…

What is visualization and why is it good for athletes?  Visualization is the practice of imagining the sports performance you desire in real-life. Visualization can be fun and beneficial for…

Yoga is a fun, easy, and beneficial practice for young athletes. It builds core strength, improves balance and body awareness, and aids in recovery. Yoga helps athletes to notice the…