Our 2022 Little League Baseball season is off to a rocky start. This is my first year managing in the Majors Division (for 11 and 12-year olds) and we’ve lost all 7 games. Along the way, we’ve been outscored 110 – 9. You read that right. Our run differential is -101 runs. We’ve been run-ruledContinueContinue reading “How Not to Build Fair Teams in Youth Sports”
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Youth Sports Practice Planning – Don’t Overreach
During my coaching clinics, I spend a good deal of time on practice planning. Having effective practices – those that contribute to making the players better – doesn’t happen by accident. It requires planning. Coaches should have goals for their practices. Initial practice sessions should focus on the fundamentals. You never know when you willContinueContinue reading “Youth Sports Practice Planning – Don’t Overreach”
Working with Youth Sports Parents – It’s All About Expectation Management
One of the first things a youth recreational sports coach needs to do each season is make contact with the parents of the children on their team. In addition to easing parents’ anxiety, this is a great opportunity for the coach to set expectations for the season. Doing so can go a long way towardsContinueContinue reading “Working with Youth Sports Parents – It’s All About Expectation Management”
Hustle & Attitude 