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Coaching Girls Guide: How to Get and Keep Girls Playing 

November 23, 2021

Girls love to play, but their sports careers are often much shorter than boys'. Here are tips that all coaches can use to keep girls playing longer. 
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Coaches Corner

"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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Honoring the Game — Life is a Team Sport 

May 13, 2020

“Honoring The Game,” is one of the most sacred of principles we teach for athletes, coaches, parents and leaders. 
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Youth Sports Community Reflects On Missing The Game 

May 20, 2020

You are not alone. Parents, coaches, players and fans everywhere are missing youth sports. 
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10 Tips from Giants Manager Gabe Kapler & Coaching Corps Panel 

April 15, 2021

Join San Francisco Giants manager, Gabe Kapler and Positive Coaching Alliance for a great webinar conversation on sports, racial justice and how coaches can support their teams. 
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Training and Exercise for Children and Teenagers 

December 07, 2018
Coaches Corner: Jeff Ryan

Coaches Corner: Ruminations With The Refs - Veterans Reflect on The Job, The Joys, and Ways to Retain Young Officials 

January 06, 2020

Veteran refs reflect on their stories from seasons past. 
Coaches Corner: Jeff Ryan

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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Keeping Parents Quiet on the Sidelines 

September 14, 2016
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Rebounding is Worth the Effort 

April 18, 2015

Rebounding is one of those parts of basketball that can translate almost seamlessly to other sports. 
Coach's Corner: Tim Chase

Coaches Corner: How to Make Seeding Basketball Sectionals Work 

August 22, 2017

Coach Chase gives his opinion on seeding basketball sectionals in Wisconsin 
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Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Resuming Youth Sports and Activities 

June 30, 2020

Two youth sports coaches provide some insight on the paths followed to get their athletes active again. 
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The Top 10 Reasons Players Don't Report a Concussion 

November 25, 2020

Find out 10 ways to to help athletes combat a negative team concussion culture 
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Check out the all-new SportsEngine.com 

December 17, 2019

Over the years, SportsEngine.com has undergone a steady flow of updates, helping drive us toward our ultimate goal of being the home of youth sports. 
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Volleyball Tip of the Week: Net Six Wash Drill 

January 03, 2019

The Academy VBC based in Indianapolis, Indiana, shares Net 6, a competitive, fast-paced wash drill that trains hitter coverage, out-of-system play, communication and competitive, high-energy team play. 
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Coaches Corner: Youth Coaching from A Varsity Coaches' Perspective 

March 06, 2019

Youth coaches as seen through the eyes of a varsity coach 
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Turning Sports Leaders into Life Leaders 

September 09, 2021

Leadership qualities can be honed during your athlete’s time in sport and applied both in and outside of sport. 
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Lindsey Harding Speaks On the Parallels of Men's and Women's Basketball 

July 29, 2021

Hear the parallels of men's and women's basketball from Sacramento Kings assistant coach, Lindsey Harding. 
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