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Playing one sport year-round isn’t smart, even for kids who want to go pro
By Fred Bowen Intense training often leads to burnout or injuries, studies show. It’s summertime. That means long, hot days, no school — and summer camps. Lots of kids spend…
Three Reasons Coaches Aren’t Respected Like The Old Days
There is a phrase in the article that really got me thinking, and prompted me to write this article. He says “What’s so baffling is why athletes no longer fear…
Dear Coach, I want to quit.
Hello Coach Leath, My dad says I can’t quit my team, but I don’t want to play football anymore. All I do is sit on the bench during the games….
AMERICA NEEDS MORE “TEACHING” FROM IT’S COACHES
By Jay Bilas I have been watching more high school and junior basketball than ever, and I am worried about what I see. The canary in the United States’ basketball…
16 RULES FOR PARENTS
By Allen Stein As both a coach and a father, I want to offer my 16 Rules for Basketball Parents: Parents… you must embrace the fact that this is your child’s…
5 Things Every Point Guard Should Know
Playing the point guard position in basketball comes with a lot of responsibilities. The position comes with an added role of leadership and being able to get the team organized…