I read Jake Karton's post on the National Association of Youth Sports website where he advocates for doing away with the mercy rule in youth sports. I was caught off guard that anyone would advocate for doing away with the mercy rule. A Google search of 'mercy rule' actually comes up with a mix of positionsContinue reading "Do Away With the Mercy Rule?!?!"
Baseball – A Game for All Players
I had the great opportunity last week to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. I recommend it for any baseball fan. The game of baseball has such a rich history - and the Hall of Fame captures the heritage in a genuine way. While there, we came across this display: IContinue reading "Baseball – A Game for All Players"
Tips for Coaching 6 to 8 Year Olds
Check out this post from GameChanger. GameChanger makes an app for tablets and phones that provides scorekeeping for baseball, softball, and basketball games. In addition to the app, they have a blog/page dedicated to youth amateur sports called the Season. Several of their recommendations are worth highlighting: Recognizing age-specific development and needs of children thisContinue reading "Tips for Coaching 6 to 8 Year Olds"
Hustle & Attitude 