Sports & Education Statistics & Averages January 25, 2012 Being a top goalie in the NHL requires the key averages and statistics of goaltending. Discussion Guide: We Are Marshall by Positive Coaching Alliance Staff February 19, 2020 This film includes themes of overcoming tragedy and loss, using sports to heal a community, playing multiple sports, absolute… Discussion Guide for Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw by Positive Coaching Alliance Staff January 20, 2019 This film tells a powerful story of courage, struggle, and redemption Slapshot Physics: Hockey December 08, 2009 The slapshot is explained by Thomas Humphrey, Kathy FLores, and Olympic hockey players Julie Chue and Zach Parise. View more Books to Read Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: Joanna Lohman, Paul Tukey Pen Road Map for USWNT Dreamers March 02, 2021 Get a glimpse of the U.S. Women’s National Team and its four decades of history told from the perspective of an insider Best Books for Youth Soccer Players – ‘Soccer iQ: Things That Smart Players Do’ February 23, 2021 Looking for a gift for your soccer-obsessed middle schooler to help them massively improve their game? Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank Ten Sports-Themed Books for Young Adults August 20, 2020 Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza Will Encourage Kids to Read as Much as Possible June 26, 2020 Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza can motivate children to get lost in books even when school isn't in session 16 Great Sports Books For Kids April 04, 2020 If you have a son or a daughter who loves sports, here are 16 sports-themed books they'll love Women in STEM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Track Cycling in Extreme Heat March 24, 2020 Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance March 09, 2020 Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer March 25, 2020 Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete March 11, 2020 This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball March 25, 2020 Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach Mind, Body & Grit March 24, 2020 Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler March 24, 2020 Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention Track Doctors on the Front Lines March 09, 2020 Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines Watch, Learn & Discuss Sit down with the family and watch one of these great sports movies. When the film is over, our partner Positive Coaching Alliance has provided discussion questions for you and your kids to get those most out of the file Discussion Guide: Rudy February 19, 2019 Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity Discussion Guide: Remember The Titans February 25, 2020 Remember The Titans is a movie about teamwork, overcoming adversity, sacrifice, and personal courage Discussion Guide for Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw January 20, 2019 This film tells a powerful story of courage, struggle, and redemption Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins February 16, 2019 Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a scout spots him. Discussion Guide: Hoop Dreams February 05, 2019 Hoop Dreams is a fascinating documentary, filmed over a four year period, following the lives of Chicago high school basketball players Discussion Guide: We Are Marshall February 19, 2020 This film includes themes of overcoming tragedy and loss, using sports to heal a community, playing multiple sports, absolute dedication, and effective teamwork Discussion Guide: When The Game Stands Tall February 19, 2019 This movie emphasizes the importance that it is not about how you fall, but how you get back up. Discussion Guide: Coach Carter February 19, 2020 The film includes themes of coaching your own child, discipline techniques of coaches, how to be a student-athlete, making good life choices, and succeeding against the odds Discussion Guide: Chariots Of Fire February 19, 2019 Major themes presented in this film include the determination to succeed, ability to not give up, and a notion that athletes are participating in something bigger than themselves Discussion Guide: Glory Road February 18, 2019 The film includes themes of effective teamwork, overcoming adversity, and rewarding effort and skill instead of color Discussion Guide: A League Of Their Own February 02, 2019 Some of the themes featured in the film include perseverance, strength of community, teamwork, and leadership Discussion Guide: The Legend Of Bagger Vance February 19, 2020 This film includes themes of mental preparation and focus in sports, coping with societal pressure, and overcoming struggle View more Explore the Science of Golf Course Setup May 22, 2014 Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course. How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play May 22, 2014 Improving the pace of play on a golf course is much like trying to control flow rate through a funnel, or traffic on a highway. Meteorology & Weather May 08, 2014 Wind, rain, temperature, and air pressure can all affect a golfer's ability to make his or her next shot. Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum May 08, 2014 Newton's Third Law of Motion is demonstrating with the impact between the golf club and ball. Energy in Collisions & Compressions May 05, 2014 Professional golfer Mike Miller's drive is analyzed and used to explain the physics concepts of collisions and compressions. Newton’s First & Second Laws of Motion April 28, 2014 USGA research engineer Jim Hubbell explains how Newton's Laws of Motion are demonstrated in every round of golf. Golf Course Agronomy April 21, 2014 Agronomy is used to maintain turfgrass and create ideal environments for golf. Why Golf Balls Have Dimples April 14, 2014 USGA engineer Steve Quintavalla explains why a golf ball is designed with tiny dimples, or impressions, on its surface. Potential & Kinetic Energy April 04, 2014 LPGA golfer Paula Creamer's swing is analyzed to illustrate potential and kinetic energy. Torque & Moment of Inertia April 02, 2014 Torque and moment of inertia are two key physics concepts to hit the ball straight. Water Conservation May 29, 2013 Maintaining a golf course requires the use of one of nature's most precious resources: water. Physics of the Golf Swing May 29, 2013 The physics concepts of torque, centripetal force, and double pendulum effect help with powerful drives. View more More Educational Content Ever Wonder: How Many Miles Does the Sunday Night Football Bus Travel? December 28, 2017 Have you ever wondered how many miles the Sunday Night Football Bus travels? Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler March 24, 2020 Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention Science of Snow – Inquiry Guide (Grades 4 – 12) January 09, 2014 Engineering for Mobility July 11, 2012 Engineering can help wheelchair athletes maximize their performances. Course Setup May 22, 2014 Science, technology, engineering, and math go into the setup of a golf course. Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer March 25, 2020 Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Jeff Burton experiences Hawkeye Inspection August 11, 2019 Jeff Burton takes race fans through NASCAR's new Optical Scanning System known as 'Hawkeye Inspection' which uses high-definition projectors and cameras to create 3-D images of each race car Competition Suits December 08, 2009 The chemistry and materials science used to create aerodynamic competition suits is explained. Science of Snow January 09, 2014 How snow forms and reacts is an essential part of the Winter Olympic games. The Impact of Olympic Diving March 24, 2020 One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Discussion Guide: Remember The Titans February 25, 2020 Remember The Titans is a movie about teamwork, overcoming adversity, sacrifice, and personal courage Statistics & Averages January 25, 2012 Being a top goalie in the NHL requires the key averages and statistics of goaltending. Work, Energy & Power May 29, 2013 Suzann Pettersen, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, uses putting to help demonstrate the physics concepts of work, energy, and power. Ever Wonder: How Many Division I School Have Never Made an NCAA Tournament? September 20, 2017 Ever Wonder explores which original major Division I teams have failed to make the NCAA Tournament. Slapshot Physics: Hockey December 08, 2009 The slapshot is explained by Thomas Humphrey, Kathy FLores, and Olympic hockey players Julie Chue and Zach Parise. As coronavirus closes schools, teachers and families brace for massive experiment in online education March 19, 2020 Teachers, administrators and parents are learning things on the fly in the new world of online education View more
