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Stop the Thinking: How Coaches Can Help their Athletes Overcome Negative Thoughts 

July 15, 2021

An athlete's performance can be negatively impacted because of what they are wrongly telling themselves? Here are two simple strategies coaches can follow with their players. 
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"Coaches Corner" articles are written directly by high school coaches, providing a unique perspective on topics both on and off the court that impact the game and prep sports in general.

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Breaking Down Early Sport Specialization 

June 22, 2021

Learn about the possible dangers to your child if they devote their attention to just one sport. 
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Tony Dungy on Building Relationships With Athletes 

April 05, 2021

Wondering how to build relationships with your players? Dive into this video from Tony Dungy and Positive Coaching Alliance. 
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Dougherty: Doing the Right Thing in a World of the Professional Foul 

June 27, 2017

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Youth Coaching From a Varsity Coach's Perspective 

March 06, 2019
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How Coaches Can Stop Bullying By Youth Sports Parents 

May 17, 2021

Sometimes the biggest bully on the field isn't a player, it's a parent. Here are a few strategies coaches can use to step in. 
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The COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for Athletes, Coaches, Parents, and the Sport Community 

April 13, 2020

Now, more than ever, it is important to pay attention to your mental health, extend compassion to others (at a safe distance), and work to create some semblance of normalcy in your day-to-day life. 
Passing Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits

Passing Drills to Train Proper Technique and Eliminate Bad Habits  

October 29, 2018

It's important for coaches to reinforce that your players execute proper technique through repetition. Improper technique will create bad habits. 
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5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Team’s Morale 

September 20, 2020

If a team is satisfied and optimistic, morale is high. But if a team is disengaged and frustrated, morale is low. 
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How to Build a Team in Youth Sports 

October 15, 2020

There is often hidden resilience behind bullying-type behaviors. But how can you help shift those problematic behaviors to more positive ones? 
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Coaches Corner: There Are No Sports Seasons Anymore, and Coaches Must Take Some of the Blame 

May 01, 2017

All sports seasons have blended together, possibly at the expense of the young athletes. 
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Proper Shooting Technique 

July 13, 2019
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Figure Skating Drills for Ice Hockey Players 

December 14, 2018
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Reaching Today’s Athlete With Technology 

May 29, 2019
6 Ways Coaches Can Continue to Support their Athletes During COVID-19

6 Ways Coaches Can Continue to Support their Athletes During COVID-19 

May 30, 2020

Coaches and experts around the U.S. weigh in on how you can support your athletes when in-person practices and games aren’t happening due to Covid-19 
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Softball Pitching Tips: How To Grip and Wrist Snap 

March 01, 2020

Former University of Southern Maine first baseman and CoachUp coach Jesse Hutchins shows how to pitch a softball 
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Teaching Teamwork Skills in Youth Sports 

October 31, 2017

Teaching Teamwork Skills in Youth Sports 
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