Philosophy

Youth Sports have Greater Purpose

No matter what I write about in the area of coaching youth sports, most readers immediately comment, "But it's all about kids having fun." Internally, I respond, "No it's not." The moral of the story is that adults should not believe that the purpose of youth sports is only for having fun.

Dangers of Hazing

Wow, I knew hazing occurred at the lower levels of sport, but when I read about it happening at the professional level with the Miami Dolphins, I was surprised, expecting, well, professionalism, I suppose.

Coach John Wooden and the Laws of Learning

Even though they were called "The Laws of Learning" in his book,Wooden, they refer to the absolutely- necessary teaching methods for sport coaching and player development.

Youth Coaching Assumptions that Lead to Trouble

Baseball Skill Development - Coaching in Detail

Youth Coaching Responsibility # 6,000 - Overuse Injuries Prevention

As if there is not enough on a youth coach's plate, they also should stay on top of this, too. Overuse injuries are common in sport, and awareness of the causes and signs of overuse injuries is another responsibility of the sport coach. Many parents have little knowledge of the intricacies of the sport their child plays and are often unaware of the causes and symptoms of overuse injuries. Coaches should help them learn and understand overuse injuries.

"I thought he had one more inning left in his arm"