Carrie Nagy Swain

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Worked on 395 assignments, created 335, named on 7 bylines for STACK.

By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 4 min read

New Study Shows That Early School Start Times Are Bad For Teens

What if I told you there was a pill you needed to take every night to ensure you had enough energy to function and perform each day properly? Would you take this pill? You probably would, that's a no-brainer, and you would probably take the whole thing to make sure you were getting all of the benefits, right? Well, sleep...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 9 min read

12 Ways to Motivate and Encourage Athletes as a Coach

Being a great or even a good coach takes more than just knowing the x's and o's of the sport, drawing up a few plays, and making line changes here and there. For a team or individual athlete to be successful, there is a need for motivation and encouragement from coaches, peers, and fans. As a coach, it is essential...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read

Bouncing Around MLB For Over A Decade, John Means Throws First Oriole No-Hitter Since 1969

John Means finally got his. The 28-year-old left-handed Baltimore Orioles pitcher struck out 12 batters and retired 27 in a no-hitter performance against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. JOHN MEANS HAS THROWN A NO-HITTER ‼️ Only one Mariner reached base and it was on a wild pitch after a strikeout 🤯 pic.twitter.com/M6qIRBTHPa— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 5, 2021 Means' baseball journey...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read

How To Promote Body Positivity to Your Female Cheerleaders

Body image is most basically defined as how a person feels and thinks about their body. It can affect your thoughts and influence your actions and how you go about your life. This is why it is important as a parent to help teach your female cheerleader how to love and appreciate their body. Statistically, girls are much more conscious...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 3 min read

After Losing An Eye, Drew Robinson Defies Odds And Makes San Francisco Giants Triple-A Roster

After losing an eye in 2020 in a suicide attempt, Drew Robinson will be playing professional baseball this year. "It feels like I'm living out of a movie," Robinson wrote on Twitter. Too meaningful of a post to keep within twitter’s character limit haha. So here’s a screenshot of my real caption. 🎉❤️ #BiggerThanMe #BiggerThanSports pic.twitter.com/WyGfNYDX0R— Drew Robinson (@Drewrobbb) May...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 11 min read

Naomi Osaka's 'Play Academy' Is Coming to Los Angeles & Haiti

Namoi Osaka, four-time Grand Slam champion, reminds us that sports are more than just a game. At 23 years old, Osaka has cemented herself as one of the elite tennis players in the world. And with that status, Osaka has constantly shown that she wants her impact to be bigger than tennis. Osaka announced Monday morning via Instagram that her...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 2 min read

Dog Enters Girls Relay Race For Epic Finish

Four legs will always be faster than two. At the MileSplit US Grizzly Invitational, a dog hopped in the last leg of the varsity girls 4x200m relay to see how it would match up against the competition. Entering with a half lap left, the pup has clearly been training for this event as he zoomed past the runners. The one...

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Mariners Make The Move To Vaccinate Fans During Games

The Seattle Mariners became the first team in the MLB to offer vaccines to fans during games. This comes in partnership with the city of Seattle and the Sounders FC organization, which implemented the same process during its games last week. The MLB reports that no appointments are needed as the vaccines will be distributed on a walk-up basis throughout...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read

The Right Way and Wrong Way to Handle Disappointment

Disappointment is often associated with words like failure and defeat. However, it is these exact words that show us how to be better. They may have a negative connotation to them, but you can condition yourself to think differently. You have a choice, hang your head and sulk, or get motivated and inspired to improve what caused the disappointment. Don't...

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By (Carrie as manager) + 1 other for STACK - 5 min read

How To Help Your Athlete Deal with a Sports Injury

Kids will be kids and get injured in their sport. It is inevitable. Now enters a different phase or part of the sport rarely seen and experienced as a child and parent. What do you do? How do you help your child understand their injury, and how do you help them cope? Here are some tips that will help you...

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