Having the chance to be a spectator at any sporting event is a privilege now during COVID. Once upon a time, we could choose from a multitude of sporting events to watch in person. We took being a spectator for granted. Everyone, except one parent in some cases, must either watch online or not at all. Temporarily gone are the...

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Strong people are not always mobile, and mobile people are not always strong. We all have that friend who is super mobile or super strong, but few people are both and can endure for a long time. The goal for high school students and all people should be to tap into the infinite potential that 656 muscles have been working...

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"There are still two or three guys who aren't willing to pay the price to win a game. This is not Wal-Mart.® There are no discounts in this league." —Ron Wilson, NHL Head Coach for 18 seasonsHow Inspirational Athletes Can Inceares Their Team ImpactPlayer leaders who can model inspirational behaviors will impact the team. Truly love playing the game and...

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Being born with raw athletic talent is quite literally a gift from the heavens. It can propel an athlete to the highest levels of competitive sport and afford them the opportunities of a lifetime. It is unimaginable that anyone who possesses such skill would not be successful, but unfortunately, it happens all the time. Talent is only one piece to...

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Participation in sports, at times, can result in an injury, pain, or impairment. There are times when the student-athlete can heal independently or with the support of a coach and athletic trainer. Still, then there are situations when physical therapy is required. Physical therapy includes a process of evaluating and diagnosing an injury, setting up recovery goals, outlining a process...

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Growing up is stressful. Competing in organized sport is stressful. Balancing schoolwork, life, and competitive sport is stressful. Watching your child experience the joys and despairs of their young lives are also stressful. It is a wonder that any of us make it through parenting and high school intact. And yet, plenty do; some even thrive. Here are some ideas...

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Pickleball is a sport that takes aspects from tennis, table tennis, and badminton and combines them into one game. The game can be played in singles or doubles (2-4 players). The players use a paddle to hit the ball back and forth between sides. To BeginThe court is the same size as a badminton court. It is divided into two...

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Inspiration Before Perspiration“How can I motivate my child to do more exercise?” Parents often ask me. “Play with them,” is my answer. This may seem simplistic, but it works. Children, up until their teenage years anyway, enjoy spending time with their parents: providing the parent is present mentally and emotionally as well as physically. Here are three tips on how...

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For most athletes, getting physically stronger and bigger is a means to improve their sports performance and create a competitive edge. Maybe you're a high school freshman or sophomore athlete looking to take the next step to the varsity level. Or you may be a junior or senior trying to stand out and play your sport at the collegiate level....

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What is Hazing?Hazing is something that some have heard of, but it remains a mystery to many. Hazing is the act of humiliating, degrading, or abusing a group of people or individuals in any way, often as an initiation into a group, team, etc. More often than not, the person on the receiving end of the hazing is not a...

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