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Baseball Training Tips: High Tee Drill 

June 02, 2023

Weight shift helps a batter with a direct path to the baseball. Learn more from Cal and Bill. 
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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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Four ways to reduce heading related injuries in youth soccer 

June 02, 2023

Four ways to reduce heading related injuries in youth soccer 

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FTLOS Episode 09 | Three Key Takeaways from The Force of Fortune 

January 12, 2023

Dive into this episode's takeaways where we talk to Executive Director of the 49ers Foundation, Justin Prettyman. 

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Youth Sports Continue to Follow CDC Guidelines to Help Teams Get to the Finish 

October 24, 2020

Continuing to follow the safety protocols that have worked so far will increase your team’s chances of getting to the end of the season healthy. 

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Rule Quiz of the Week: Runner Passing-Clock 

December 08, 2020

With only one out, the runner from first is holding on the fly ball to right. The ball is dropped, what's the call? 
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6 Reasons Performance Anxiety is Higher than Ever in Youth Sport 

May 11, 2023

Understanding the pressures that an athlete feels can help you as a parent or coach ensure that athletes feel supported rather than pressured. 

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Proper Shooting Technique 

June 02, 2023
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Help Coach! I'm Afraid of the Ball 

May 09, 2023

A goalie's guide to overcoming the fear of the shot 
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Coaches Corner: Reflections on a 29-Game Losing Streak 

February 07, 2017

Losing streaks can be difficult. Coach Chase reflects on a personal streak of his. 

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FTLOS Episode 06 | Three Mental Health Takeaways for Student-Athletes 

November 14, 2022

Dive into how to balance student athlete mental health as we review For the Love of Sport Podcast episode 6. 

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Volleyball Tip of the Week: Beach Passing Basics 

May 24, 2018

Empowered Sports Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares passing movement and progression drills for training passing in the beach and indoor. 
Coaches: to Build Team Trust, Tune in to Your Athletes’ Moods

To Build Team Trust, Tune in to Your Athletes’ Moods 

September 01, 2022

Coaches: Caretakers of Character Do sports build character in young athletes, or simply reveal it? Learn how our latest podcast can help you assess. 

Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique

Volleyball Tip of the Week: Teaching Attacking Technique 

May 09, 2023

Sports Performance out of Aurora, Illinois, shares key words and technique that they use in their Youth Academy to teach attacking arm swing and footwork to beginners. 
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The Relationship Between Coach and Parent 

June 02, 2023

As you can see, the relationship between a coach and a parent is vital. There is more than just wins, losses, and playing time when it comes to the parent-coach relationship. 

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How To Define Your Team Culture Goals With Your Athletes 

October 11, 2022

Discover this learning exercise to keep your coaching goals in check. 

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Volleyball Tip of the Week: Three Player Cone Drill 

May 09, 2023

Munciana Volleyball Club Co-Director Wes Lyon shares a defensive drill to work on defensive movement, getting behind the ball and then completing a dig with a floor move. 
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How to Respectfully Navigate Tricky DE&I Conversations 

April 13, 2023

TrueSport Experts share how to navigate potentially tricky conversations and explain a few specific examples of the ways language has changed in recent years. 

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