Category: General Sports
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Start Your New Season With These 10 Winning Attitudes!
Back to school means back to school sports, or maybe it’s back to fall travel sports for your child. To give your child the best chance for success and to…
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A Three Step Teamwork Blueprint for the Adults in Youth Sports
No one will argue that teamwork is what makes a team great. Spend some time hanging around successful teams and I’m pretty sure you will sense true camaraderie between players….
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When Your Child Wants to Give Up
One of the hardest things for me as a sports mom was watching my kids get discouraged. It would happen after they’d worked hard to win a starting spot, a…
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Introducing TeamSnap Officials
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In Search of the Playmaker’s Advantage
This is the first of a three-part book excerpt from The Playmaker’s Advantage, available wherever books are sold. By Daniel Peterson and Leonard Zaichkowsky, Ph.D. How hard could it be?…
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Teach Your Children the Fun and Safe Way to Have a Sports Rivalry
Sports and rivalries go hand-in-hand. The contests and the histories between teams can unite communities and inspire athletes to do their best. But sometimes fans lose perspective and rivalries…
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How Coaches and Parents Can Work Together
Parents and coaches do not have to agree on everything to be partners. They merely need to remember that they are both on the same side when it comes to…
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Tracking The Next Generation of World Cup Soccer Players
In June, when the world’s best men’s soccer teams kickoff World Cup 2018, we will be painfully reminded that Team USA will not be among them for the first time…
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3 Ways To Challenge Your Athlete
There is nothing more frustrating than standing on the sidelines or sitting in the bleachers, helplessly watching your child make mistakes and play half-heartedly. The desire that many sports parents…
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How Your Child Can Lead Even When They are Not in Charge
Life teaches us that the authority to lead and the chance to lead go hand-in-hand. Your kids may feel that when they’re given the authority–as team captain or co-captain–then they…
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7 Core Values of Youth Sports
Every now and then we all need reminders of what youth sports is really all about. Use these core values as that reminder and never forget that youth sports are really about…
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4 Mindset Shifts That Will Change the Way You Watch Your Child Play
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5 Ways to Support Your Child in Sports
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The Inner and Outer Journey of Youth Sports
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Helping Your Child Deal With a Sports Injury
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Introducing a New Way to Collect Payments
Today we are excited to introduce our new Invoicing feature, currently available in the U.S. only. Invoicing can help you manage payment collection online for everything and pulls up-to-date information…
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4 Truths About Your Child’s Long-Term Success in Youth Sports
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Parents’ Actions Impact Coaches’ Decisions
It started with me asking, “which one is your son?” and ended sometime later having uttered five sentences, at most. By then I was well versed on how incredibly gifted…
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7 Core Values of Youth Sports
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Bringing Best Practices from the Classroom to the Ballfields
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What your child’s coach wants you to know
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4 Truths That Will Radically Change Your Sports Parenting
You show up to your child’s game and sit down to enjoy the game and the beautiful day. Suddenly the serenity is pierced by the sound of a parent hollering…
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A Parent’s Guide to College Recruiting
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10 Ways to Encourage Your Athlete Without Being Pushy
Motivated by the desire to encourage your athlete, you may find yourself resorting to tactics that could be perceived as controlling or pushy without realizing it. It’s easy to fall into…
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Are You Willing to Take the Pledge?
During his 29 years of coaching, my husband did his best to minimize parent problems during the season. Every year in a pre-season parent meeting, he explained his coaching philosophy….
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Hockey Great Ken Dryden Calls for an End to Hits to the Head
Lately, Ken Dryden–Hall of Fame goaltender, former Canadian Member of Parliament and acclaimed author–has been talking about the problem of head injuries in hockey. He’s appeared on radio programs and…
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From Handball To Hockey: The Best Indoor Team Sports
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Balance: The Foundation of Success
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Why Isn’t Enough Focus Given to Mental Toughness in Youth Sports?
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5 Things That Should Be Part of Every Kid’s Hockey Experience
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5 ROIs You Should Be Getting From Youth Sports
Parents pour millions of dollars into youth sports each year. Many hope the ROI (return on investment) will be a college scholarship for their young athlete. But many will never…
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Back to Sports! A 6-Step Guide to Surviving the Extracurricular Sports Scramble
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3 Team Management Halloween Horror Stories
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8 Essential Communication Tips for Youth Sports Coaches
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5 Time-Saving Tips for Busy Sports Parents
Busyness is the unavoidable byproduct of the youth sports lifestyle. For sports parents, time is a premium commodity. If you’re looking for more hours in the day, I’m afraid you’re…
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Are You Being Unrealistic About Your Young Athlete’s Talent?
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Top 3 Tips to Save Big When the Season Starts
Sorry to be Captain Obvious, but youth sports are expensive. You’ve got to pay for registration fees, equipment, drinks, snacks–and don’t forget there’s always someone who insists on having only organic…
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Without the TeamSnap Mobile App, You’re Missing Out!
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The ABCDs of Being a Happy Sports Parent
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The Socioeconomics of Travel Sports: Are They for Kids or Parents?
Travel sports are all too often a socioeconomic status symbol for parents. For those that truly believe it’s the best thing for their eight, nine and 10 year olds, it’s…
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How to Unlock Your Young Athlete’s Potential
Pressuring your young athlete to realize their potential is not an effective parenting strategy. But parents fall into that habit because they so desperately want to see their children succeed. There…
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5 Reasons Your Young Athlete Should Try Rowing
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The Importance of Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy
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Keep Girls in Youth Sports with These 5 Simple Tips
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How to Turn Your Team Into the Next Cinderella Story
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3 Secrets to Being a Sensible Youth Sports Spectator
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Questions Sports Parents Should Ask Before Saying Yes to Travel Sports
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3 Coaching Mistakes That are Crushing Youth Sports
Youth coaches volunteer their time to teach life lessons through sports. Most are former players, some from the high school or even college level. It’s an honorable sacrifice and we…
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Dealing with Disappointment: 3 Questions That Can Help
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What to Look for in a Youth Sports Team
If you’re a parent, you’re probably picky about your kids’ doctors, schools and teachers. Shouldn’t you be just as particular about your child’s youth sports team? Don’t jump on board…
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The Best Healthy Snacks for Kids Before, During and After the Big Game
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Replace Frustration with Knowledge
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How TeamSnap Gives Back Your Free Time
Between your busy workload at the office and coaching your daughter’s soccer team, you probably don’t have much free time. But time waits for no one, and tons still needs to…
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A Recap of the 2017 Tour de France
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Youth Sports Lessons from the NBA Summer League
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Don’t Buy the Almonds: Teaching Young Athletes Responsibility
Don’t you love this time of year? It feels like you’ve just packed away the equipment, yet it’s already time for another season of school, fundraisers and new friends. Let’s…
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Should Kids Get Trophies for Participation?
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7 Pieces of Sports Tech to Watch Out For in 2017
Technology is changing our world. One type that doesn’t receive enough attention is sports technology. With the advent of wearable tech and investment into player safety in sports, sports tech…
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The New Age of CrossFit
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Introducing TeamSnap Custom Websites
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How to Teach Kids to Sprint Correctly
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A Complete Guide to the 2017 Wimbledon Finals
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To Play or Not to Play
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Confessions of a Crybaby
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4 Signs That Your Child is Having Fun in Youth Sports
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It’s Not All About Winning…But We Still Want to Win! (Part 3)
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The Purpose of Youth Sports: It’s All About Perspective
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Tips for the Car Ride Home
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It’s Not All About Winning…But We Still Want to Win! (Part 2)
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Why You’ll Love Using TeamSnap for Every Sport You Coach
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15 Intangible Ways to Show Support for Your Athlete
Although your young athlete may not express it–or may not even know how to express it–he or she needs you for more than the tangibles you provide. The tangibles are…
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It’s Not All About Winning…But We Still Want to Win! (Part 1)
We’ve all been there. As a coach, you do your best to make sure all your players have fun and learn the sport. But for whatever reason, you just can’t…
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Are Expensive Clubs & Leagues Driving Kids Out of Youth Sports?
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Talent Development and Talent Identification: Give Kids a Chance
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When Raising Young Athletes, Think Long Term
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The Top 6 Biggest Mistakes Youth Sports Coaches Make
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Preventing Concussions and Head Injuries in Youth Sports
Sports are a fantastic way for young people to exercise, develop self-confidence and make new friends. But contact sports present the danger of concussions and head injuries. It’s not that…
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Do Girls Deal with More Overuse Injuries Than Boys?
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Baseball Field Maintenance Tips For Coaches And Volunteers
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The Top 5 Biggest Mistakes Youth Sports Parents Make
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Coaching Would Be So Much Fun If It Weren’t For…
Some days you just wish it would rain. Hard. Like, with lightning and thunder. So you could just cancel practice, or the game. Or both. Or the whole dang season!…
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Managing Expectations
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Reading Between The Lines: What Does Your Coach Really Mean?
At one point or another in your athletic career, you are bound to have that one coach that the entire team thinks is crazy. They have weird quirks or sayings…
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When in Doubt, Sit Them Out: Concussion Safety Tips for Parents
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Top 5 Ways to Prevent Baseball Injuries
Baseball is a relatively low-impact sport that can still cause a broad range of injuries if players aren’t carefully prepared. From pulled muscles in the arms to head injuries, players…
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How to Warm Up for Your Practice
Warming up is an essential part of practice. When designing a warmup for your team, be sure to keep these three principles in mind. First, stay under five minutes. Second,…
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So You Want to Coach Youth Sports, Huh?
Congratulations! You did it! Or maybe you’re about to do it, or thinking about it. Whatever the case, coaching youth sports is on your mind. That might excite, terrify, worry…
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Using Statistics in Youth Sports
Moneyball is reaching youth sports and it’s a welcome trend for me, both as a coach and parent. For those unfamiliar with the book by Michael Lewis and movie based…
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The Xs and Os of Championship Culture: The Playbook for Winning
People are drawn to winners. When you constantly promote your process but do not show results and win, there is message fatigue. I noticed this during my first few years…
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Dealing with Difficult Parents on the Sidelines
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The Top 3 Team Management Proverbs
Ever heard the phrase “the grass is always greener on the other side”? It’s a proverb, which is sort of like a little snippet of wisdom (or a cool phrase…
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A Brief Overview of Concussion Safety
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7 Tips for Traveling Soccer Players
Looking to make some new friends on an upcoming trip abroad? If you consider yourself a soccer player, you’re in luck. You already share a common interest with hundreds of…
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How to Create a Positive Sport Experience from the Sidelines
About a year ago, I wrote an open letter to parents about the importance of respecting referees. The positive response I received was amazing, not to mention a few nods…
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7 Essential Tips for Youth Sports Coaches
For coaches, one of the best parts of youth sports is watching young athletes grow, build confidence and improve their physical skills. How can coaches ensure that their players will improve? By maximizing…
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3 Reasons Your Baseball Team Will Love TeamSnap
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Competitive Conditioning for Long-Term Success
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5 Key Communication Tips for Coaches
Coaching is all about improvement. If you want to help your players get better, it’s important to always improve your coaching skills, too. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring you…
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Making the Team: A Parent’s Role
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Coaching the Squat for Long-Term Success
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