Election 2016: What Did This Election Teach Us About Mouthguards?
This week, we got to celebrate what makes this country great: the democratic process. No matter who you voted for this past Tuesday, we can all agree on one thing: the 2016 election is finally over! While it was a long and grueling cycle, the election did teach us a few things — most of […]
Pros And Cons: Should Coaches Micromanage Or Let Players Freelance?
How much influence should a coach have on the flow of a game? As a coach, you obviously want to install a certain style of play and pace, sets of plays and structure to the way your team plays the game. Yet game flow varies from sport-to-sport — as ice hockey obviously has a much […]
13 Reasons Why Your Mouthguard Should Spook You
It’s almost Halloween — the scariest, spookiest and most terrifying time of year! Time for jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, ghosts and ghouls; but, if you don’t have a custom mouthguard, the most ghoulish thing you’ll see this October 31st is in your gym bag. Let’s take a look at 13 reasons why your outdated mouthguard should spook […]
Game Preparation: 3 Tips To Help Your Team Get Off To A Fast Start
In sports, it’s how you finish a game that matters most — particularly when you’re on the winning side. And it’s much easier to finish strong, when your team gets off to a fast start. Starting hot and jumping out to a quick lead gives your team a huge advantage over your opponents, as it […]
Practice Makes Perfect: Are You Using Practice Time Efficiently?
How do you get your team properly prepared and ready to execute on game day? Practice, practice, practice. But not all practices are created equal. Do you run your practices effectively and efficiently? Are you making the most out of your limited practice time? Are your players engaged in their instruction and drills? Let’s take […]
Change Of Scenery: Is It Time For You To Move On To A New Team?
It’s the first day of autumn and that means change. The leaves are starting to change colors, the temperature is beginning to drop and every store now offers something “pumpkin.” The changing seasons are a good time to think about a change of scenery. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes players and coaches simply need to move […]