Sat.Dec 25, 2021 - Fri.Dec 31, 2021

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HECOstix - what's that?

Better Coaching

Hand Eye Coordination & Reaction Speed Training Tool. What is this odd toy and how can we use it to help our athletes? Well. From their website: IMPROVE COORDINATION & REFLEX SKILLS: Increase hand eye coordination, reflexes, tracking, and decision-making skills with HECOstix. It’s perfect to train your brain and improve your skills; or just to exercise and have fun with family and friends.

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Children and Childhood Obesity

Growing Healthy Kids

“Children who have obesity are at greater risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which have a significant impact on health and healthcare costs. Obesity can also increase the risk for severe symptoms of COVID-19, even among children. Additionally, decades of data show that children of color and those growing up furthest from economic opportunity are at greatest risk for obesity.

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1v1 Attacking & Defending

Player Development Project

This 1v1 practice is designed to provide players with a chance to work on 1v1 attacking and defending from a variety of angles. The narrow nature of the pitches means that going forward is encouraged and of course, the designs you see here could be adapted for 2v2 scenarios as well. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dave will talk

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10 New Year’s Goals for Parents in 2022

RC Families

If you like to set new year’s goals, or establish new year’s resolutions, here are my top 10 for parents in 2022: 1. Be sure your child feels and hears your love every day. Find new ways to say and show “I love you.” 2. Be intentional about saying more positive than negative comments. Here’s. Read More.

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.