The Perils of Over-Coaching (Part 3 of 3) By Dave Simeone The games that youngsters play on Saturday mornings in their local leagues and associations should be viewed as a vehicle for learning. The same is true concerning their one, or two, days a week in practice. The acquisition of playing ability is a long-term process that begins at the ages of 5 or 6. Read Article
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How Big Should All-Star Rosters Be? By Brian Gotta, President of CoachDeck When "all-star" tournaments roll around in recreational sports, there are usually two camps when it comes to choosing teams. Those who believe that the more kids who get to participate the better, and those who feel rosters should be whittled to the smallest number to create the most competitive teams. Read Article |
Seven Critical Ideas in Sports Parenting By John R. Ellsworth M.A
In my research and more importantly in my practice I aspire to educate parents about parenting and sports. Some critical ideas I strive to communicate include... Read Article |
 GOAL COUNT WATCH This all-in-one sports watch offers time, date, stopwatch and dual goal-counters. A simple push of the button will let referees keep track of the score and coaches monitor touches, corners, fouls, or anything else that suits them! Learn More |