Martin Method Tennis Fitness shares 6 ways to build resilience in young tennis players drawing from their experience from coaching and playing in Australia, Spain and the US. Here are some things to work on with your budding tennis player to work on their resiliency:
Training an athlete's mindset is just as important as all of the physical workouts. Scott Hojlo, CoachUp Nation goes as far to say, "I know that many professional athletes would support me in saying this; athletes should also be training their own mind, as it to plays an integral role into athletic dominance."
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Jim Taylor, Ph.D., shared on Psychology Today, some of the great things happening in youth sports in America. Dr. Taylor has 50 years of experience in youth sports which includes his participation in Little League baseball, soccer and his main sport which was alpine ski racing. Currently, he is a mental coach in youth sports.
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Dr. Dev Mishra, Soccer America, shares how important it is to take care of the hamstrings. Over the years, it has become apparent that the hamstrings play an important role in preventing injuries and affect overall athletic performance.
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A good way to start off the new year for soccer fans is a chance to relax with a good book on your favorite sport. The 2018 Soccer World Cup added to the publishing boom for soccer books and World Soccer Talk shares their guide and here are some of their suggested good reads:
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It almost always goes back to practice, practice, practice the fundamentals, staying the course and staying determined to improve. Consistent shooting practice develops better shooting habits. Pro Skills Basketball has 5 shooting drills for you to work on and here are 2 of them for you to tryout:
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It happens to every player on the team, time to sit on the bench. As parents, coaches and baseball enthusiasts, what is the best advice to give young players? Travel Ball Parents has some good insights to share:
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Considering a bat for your baseball player? Baseball Monkey shares some tips on how to get the bat that will best fit your young athlete.
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Eight Sports to Introduce To Your Child (And Why They’re Great)
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Mayo Clinic staff share some insights for parents to think about when exposing children to sports. Beyond the common reasons why parents want their children to play sports, Mayo Clinic recommends sports playing and kid-friendly physical activities as a gateway to lifelong fitness.
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