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Mind the Messages You Give Your Children

Posted by Jordan Snider on Feb 4, 2019 5:00:11 AM

John O'Sullivan of Changing the Game Projects shares, "There is a lot of research emerging about the importance and performance enhancement caused by positive self-talk."  So how can parents channel self-affirming energy?  Here are some messages that athletes consistently need to hear to help them develop inner talk that is healthy:

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One Youth Coach's Opinion on Zone Defense

Posted by Jordan Snider on Feb 1, 2019 5:00:39 AM

Inspirational Basketball shares one youth coach's opinion of zone defense.  Coach is using the definition that in zone defense each defender guards a specified area while in man-to-man defense each defender guards one opponent throughout the game.  This coach says that zone defense should not have a large presence in youth basketball.  Here are some of the reasons and explanations why coach feels this way:

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Looking for a Basketball Hoop for Your Kids or Toddlers?

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 28, 2019 5:00:27 AM

The Hoops Geek shared a review on the 7 best basketball hoops for kids and toddlers.  Here are some things to consider when making a purchase:

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Prepared for Your Audition?

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 25, 2019 5:00:47 AM

So you read about an audition for a play that you can see yourself in.  You know that you have what it takes, so you decide that you are going to audition for a part.  An Onstage Blogger who is also a director shares her tips on how to prepare for an audition:

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Attracting Children to Drama

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 21, 2019 5:00:45 AM

Children are attracted to acting for various reasons.  And not all kids interested in drama are ready to get out there and perform on stage in front of a number of strangers.  So how do you draw out the children that are interested but a tad reserved?  Drama Notebook, an organization with a 14 year world’s largest collection of drama games, lesson plans, scripts and drama activities for kids and teens, has some thoughts on how draw children into the world of acting. Here are some tips to consider:

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Parents Advocate for Your Child When Needed

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 18, 2019 5:00:11 AM

As parents, it is important to know when to stay out of a "situation" and allow your child to work out and resolve a problem and when it is appropriate to step in and advocate for your child.  Parenting Aces shares a situation where a rule or an official’s interpretation of a rule did not work in the best interest of children.

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Resilience Training for Tennis Players

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 14, 2019 5:00:55 AM

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:

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Nurture Your Mindset

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 11, 2019 5:00:58 AM

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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The Wonders of American Youth Sports

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 7, 2019 5:00:54 AM

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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Strengthen Your Hamstrings

Posted by Jordan Snider on Jan 4, 2019 5:00:27 AM

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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