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Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible

Changing the Game Project

one coach asked. The post Great Coaches are Both Firm AND Flexible appeared first on Changing the Game Project. I came across a few comments, such as: “Are we supposed to be a competitive club, or have fun?” Are we teaching these kids and demanding excellence, or giving everyone a trophy?”

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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

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Tennis Video is Inspirational for Female Athletes in Every Sport

Physical Education Update

Segments include: the incredible flexibility and recovery abilities of Kim Clijsters; the tremendous power generated by the backhand of Serena Williams; the ballet-like movement of a spin-around groundstroke produced by Elena Dementieva; and the rippling quadriceps of Samantha Stosur as she absorbs the shock of ground contact during a forehand.

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ON BOYS Podcast: Whole Child Sports: Alternative to Toxic Youth Sports Culture

Whole Child Sports

Whole child sports emphasizes wholesome, safe, and developmentally appropriate athletic experiences for kids. It is the antithesis of the toxic, highly competitive youth sports culture that’s unfortunately become the norm here in the United States. At their worst, youth sports can be fatal. Listen to the ON BOYS podcast here.

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How to plan a Sports coaching session

Sports Coaching FAQ

An effective plan is the cornerstone of a successful sports coaching session, therefore ensuring it is appropriately structured is of great importance. Planning is the first phase of the Sports Coaching Process. We will now examine each of the four components of a session plan: Participant information.

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The Benefits of Gymnastics for Adults

The Sporting

But there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in this sport! Gymnastics has a number of health advantages and it may be the best sport to do if you want to get fit and active, even in your advancing years. If that’s not convinced you to try out this wonderful sport, let's continue by discussing all the benefits of gymnastics for adults.

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Shooting For The Top Again with RASTA Vechta and Firstbeat Sports

First Beat

We recently spoke with Vechta’s Performance Coach , Domenik Theodorou , to learn more about Firstbeat Sports’ role in decision-making in coaching, live monitoring, load management, and athlete buy-in. All the coaches are passionate about what we do– getting them out of the practice gym is tough! A Lean System.

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