Take a Lap: Alternatives to Exercise as Punishment in Youth Sports
Exercise has been used as punishment in the past, but there’s ways to prove a point other than forced physical exertion.
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How Youth Sports Can Lead to a Better Job Later in Life
Highlights from a 2014 study that examined how participation in high school sports correlated with a person’s behaviors and accomplishments later in life.
Helping Your Multisport Athlete Navigate Seasons
Playing more than one sport is great for an athlete’s well-being. Here’s how you can be a supportive coach as they transition between sports.
Keys to Making More Digs on the Beach
Prepare for beach national qualifiers and the USA National Beach Tour-Junior Championships with these tips.
More Tips for Coaches to Pass On
Culled from top coaches, these are simple tips that you can put in your coaching toolbox when working with your team.
Growing the Mindset Part 2 (CAP II Article)
In the second part of this CAP II article, Scott Jones discussing building confidence to change athlete mindsets.
How to Win (and Lose) With Class
Stanford-bound middle Kendall Kipp talks about striving to maintain good character and play the game the right way.
Tips For Helping Athletes Overcome Sports Anxiety
For many kids, sports provide their first taste of anxiety: the stress of serving at game point or making that all-important dig.
Growing the Mindset (CAP II Article)
In this CAP II article, Elevate Volleyball coach Scott Jones shares how he works with young athletes to change their mindsets.
Teach Your Athletes With These Quick Tips
Top coaches and players provide quick tips to help make your athletes the best they can be. Pass them on!