Character vs. Athletic Ability: Which Players Are You Thankful For?
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to take stock of what we’re thankful for. And if you’re in charge of a team, you are likely thankful for your players — particularly those with athletic ability; especially those with high character. It’s those high character athletes that are the leaders and role models of your team. […]
Change It Up: 3 Tips To Turn Your Season Around
Stumbling out of the gate to begin a season is tough. You, your fellow coaches and your team put in months of hard work and preparation in order to get out to a quick start to the year and sprint into the playoffs — only now, the playoffs seem like a distant possibility. But just […]
Girls’ Lacrosse At A Crossroads: Are Helmets An Answer Or A Problem?
Girls’ lacrosse is a completely different game from boys’ lacrosse. At face value, a blanket statement like that may seem misogynistic, but it is in fact true. The boys’ game is much more aggressive and violent than the version girls play, and there’s one significant difference between the two that goes beyond gender. Boys wear […]
Who Is Responsible For Player Safety: The League Or The Player?
During a November 4th Monday Night Football game between Green Bay and Chicago, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers exited the game early with a shoulder injury to his non-throwing arm. He didn’t return to the game, but was noticeably not wearing a sling on the sideline and didn’t appear to be in great pain. Did the […]