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A One Minute Explanation Of Mindfulness For Coaches And Athletes

A One Minute Explanation Of Mindfulness For Coaches And Athletes 

May 23, 2022

Learn how Psychology Professor and Director of Berkley's Good Science Center defines mindfulness and how coaches and athletes can use it. 
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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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Rule Quiz of the Week: Tag Up-Running Start-Clock 

September 29, 2020

With no outs, the runner on third wants to score on a fly ball to left. What's the call? 
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Coaching Philosophy - How to Handle Aggressive Parents? 

February 06, 2019
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Why is it Important to Distinguish LGBTQ+ Athletes? 

August 25, 2021

Hudson Taylor and Ashland Johnson outline how teams can best use LGBTQ+ resources to support all athletes in being true to themselves. 
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Start Practice With Six Progressive Over-Speed Hockey Drills 

February 21, 2019

Explain to the players that the puck should not slow them down.  Encourage players to push the puck because when they stickhandle it too much it will slow them down 
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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Mental Health Guidance and Resources for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents 

August 26, 2020

Help foster a team culture that can help young athletes approach mental health safely and effectively 
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Dougherty: Doing the Right Thing in a World of the Professional Foul 

June 27, 2017

https://www.soccerwire.com/resources/dougherty-doing-the-right-thing-in-a-world-of-the-professional-foul/ 
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Volleyball Tip of the Week: Eclipse Wash Drill 

October 11, 2018

Arrowhead High School in Hartland, Wisconsin, shares the eclipse drill that is a 6v6 wash drill. Teams play to 25, but the score is 15-20. 
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Youth Sports Community Gets Creative As They Incorporate #SportsAtHome 

May 14, 2020

Being stuck indoors due to the Coronavirus outbreak means you need a bit of imagination to practice and stay game-ready for when the time comes and sports are back 
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7 Things to Avoid When It Comes to Raising Good Decision-Makers 

July 18, 2019

Want to help your athletes make good decisions? Here are seven things to avoid if you want to raise good decision makers. 
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Going the Extra Mile in Communication 

March 04, 2019

That extra mile might just be the solution to playing time complaints and concerns. 
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Voices From the Black Community: How Sports Can Unite Us for the Better 

February 11, 2022

Dive into Black History Month as former UCLA Softball NCAA Champion, Marti Reed discusses how sports can bring people from every walk of life together. 
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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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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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The Keys to Playing Goalie with a Wide Base Stance 

August 27, 2018
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What Youth Sports Coaches Really Want 

July 07, 2020

What do youth sports coaches want? 
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