


Coaches get creative to stay connected with young athletes at home
During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.

How sports teams can stay connected through COVID-19
Angie Abdou’s kids are participating in Zoom meetings with their teammates, doing at-home family workouts, and joining her on runs.

Turned off by team sports? Give karate a try
When our son was five years old, he showed no interest in team sports. He would participate halfheartedly and then after the season we’d prompt him to sign up again. He’d politely say, “No, thank you.” After a frustrating T-ball season where we spent more time arguing with our son about going to T-ball than … Continued

Rethinking school sports teams: here’s a way every kid gets to play
There’s an excitement in the air every time we tell students there’s an upcoming sports tournament. The schoolyard is filled with students in grades four to six practicing during recess to get ready for the tryouts. Typically, there are over 60 students trying out for one team. Most elementary school teams have 15 players on … Continued

If you’ve got to cut players from your team, there’s a right way to do it
Four factors that can improve the experience for everyone involved

Keeping track of kids’ sports calendars is easier if you use TeamSnap
This handy application will save you precious time and energy

Team sports for girls brings success on and off the field
Better health, relationships, and scholastic performance

The secret to coaching success has nothing to do with game scores
Respect, compassion, and patience are among the important traits