Scouting Report I’m definitely not a professional scout, but I know a thing or two about basketball. So when Sun Ming Ming’s Grand Rapids Flight team came to town (March 23, 2007), I decided to go to the game and see what Sun had to offer. Based on only one game, here is my report ...
The best coaches continue to learn. Certified strength coaches and personal trainers must complete a certain number of continuing education units to maintain their certifications, but basketball coaches have no such requirements. However, the best coaches want to get better, to add a new perspective each season, to learn about the profession and their passion. ...
Over the eleven years of being a mom I have discovered that through sports my son has not only gained respect for each sport but also gained confidence in himself that I don’t believe he would have found without the push that sports gave him. Putting a child in sports not only helps them grow ...
Kids love to play. Unfortunately, once kids sign-up for organized sports, the play is eliminated; somehow, coaches believe fun and improvement are antonyms. Effective coaches use scrimmages to teach skills. These scrimmages may not be just like a regular game, but most kids do not care. They want to play. They want to play tag ...