Early on in my life, there was no hiding the fact that I wasn’t destined to become an NBA superstar. I lacked the necessary skills and the ability to hit shots or the backboard for that matter. Make sure your child gets off on the right foot by using the appropriate sized basketball. So what … Read more
I was pretty fortunate in my life that I never had any really bad coaches. Sure, I had coaches that weren’t my favorite but I believe they all had my best interest at heart. Most kids aren’t so lucky. If you ask a kid about some of their least favorite coaches, a couple of names … Read more
I was looking back at my baseball playing days and started to wonder…could I have benefited from playing travel ball? I began to weigh the pros and cons and the picture started to become clearer. So what are the pros and cons of playing travel ball? The pros of playing travel ball are: you’ll become … Read more
After my first season of coaching, I sat down to think about what I learned and could improve upon going into my next season. Realizing some of my shortcomings, I decided to create a list of tips for future first-time coaches. What are some tips for first-time sports coaches? Preach the fundamentals and end practices … Read more
I remember the thoughts racing through my head when I decided to coach Little League Baseball for the first time. It felt like I wasn’t prepared to teach kids how to play baseball and I started questioning my decision. So should you coach youth sports? You should absolutely coach youth sports if you have a … Read more