Make the Most of Your Field with  Seasonal Fencing! Today there are many options to define athletic fields. Still, permanent chain linked  fences still seem to be “King”, even though they are costly. Most sports need a form  of fencing to define the field or provide containment for the ball. The most common applications of fencing in sports are in baseball and softball. In … [Read more...]

Teaching young players how to thigh trap and chest trap in youth soccer. We’ve outline step-by-step pointers to keep in mind when teaching these difficult techniques to your players. How To: Thigh Trap Position your players behind the flight of the ball. Make sure their hips are square to the ball.  Tell them to keep elbows away from the body to keep them balanced. Keep the … [Read more...]

Youth Baseball Coaching 101 Coaching youth baseball or softball is no cake walk. We’ve compiled a list of the 5 most common mistakes youth baseball coaches make and their solutions. We hope this leads to discussion and gets you in the right mindset to coach your team this season. Don’t: Teaching your players that winning is the only way.  Do: Now, we know some people … [Read more...]

How to Identify, Prevent, and Treat Youth Sports Concussions Concussions are a growing issue in the United States. According to the US  National Library of Medicine Journal for Athletic Training, 300,000 sports- related traumatic brain injuries, predominantly concussions, occur in the United States annually. Youth sports are the second highest cause of traumatic brain injury … [Read more...]

The Signs of Dehydration and Ways to Prevent It Summer time is here, which means it’s time to whip your team into shape for the fall sports season. Although coaches are eager to train their players and get them into excellent condition, playing during the summer comes with potential health risks for your players. Long practices and high heat are a dangerous concoction for … [Read more...]