youth sports – Page 11 – Hustle & Attitude

‘Old School’ Coaching

I revisited a tweet from our friends at Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) and it got my angst up. Back in September, PCA tweeted about being mentioned in a San Diego Times Union Tribune article about ‘Old School’ coaching. Although the article is about high school coaches, I think there are some aspects that apply toContinueContinue reading “‘Old School’ Coaching”

Praising Young Athletes – It’s About the Effort

I recently read good advice on the do’s and don’ts of praising children in the Dayton Daily News. Dr. Greg Ramey, the executive director of Dayton Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Center for Mental Health Resources, offers six tips to be mindful of when praising children. Youth sports coaches would be wise to keep these in mindContinueContinue reading “Praising Young Athletes – It’s About the Effort”

I LOVE the idea of Rookie Tackle Football

I find the description of a new version of youth tackle football – Rookie Tackle – outlined in a recent Washington Post article very encouraging. This version sponsored by USA Football provides a developmental path to full 11-on-11 tackle football on a 100-yard field that is similar to the path for youth baseball (i.e. T-ballContinueContinue reading “I LOVE the idea of Rookie Tackle Football”