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 Let’s take a look at 13 reasons why your outdated mouthguard should spook […]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 […]
The Gag Reflex: Why Do Mouthguards Cause Gagging And How To Avoid It
One of the biggest complaints that athletes have about wearing mouthguards is that they are uncomfortable. And a lot of times that’s because their mouthguards make them gag. Gagging of any kind is obviously going to be uncomfortable, and it’s certainly something players don’t want to experience on the field, court or ice. So, why […]
Sitting Out The Preseason Doesn’t Protect Players … It Hurts Them
It’s the start of another NFL season, and along with it comes complaints about the preseason. This year, just like every year in the past, the debate over the length and necessity of the NFL’s exhibition season rages on. Too many games. Too few stars. Too many injuries. Why do we need it? The preseason, […]
Player Development: The Pros And Cons Of Moving Up A Level
In all sports, at all levels, the best players always rise to the top. It’s a simple fact of sports; the players with the most talent are always going to stand out amongst their peers, and that typically means they are good enough to advance to the next level of play. Though sometimes, especially for […]
Protective Gear: What To Look For When You’re Looking For The Best
When it comes to purchasing something as important as athletic equipment, especially protective gear, it’s usually wise to invest in the best. Why spend top dollar for gear that isn’t even visible, as your players wear them under their uniform or in their mouth? Proper protection and injury prevention, that’s why. With so many options, […]
Team Building: How To Select The Right Players For Your Team
Whether you’re a professional general manager drafting the next generation of pros or a youth coach selecting players from an open tryout, you always want to take the right players. Obviously. But that’s typically easier said then done. Each group of athletes contains elite players, the ones with talent who happen to fizzle out and […]