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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. The More, Younger philosophy is also fueled by economic incentives.

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Educators as agile and adaptive pedagogues

Learning Through Sport

Similar is found in another educative endeavour, sport coaching with the coach centred / player centred paradigm shift. Is there a middle ground between teacher (coach)-centred potential for learner passivity and student (player)-centred potential for teacher (coach) passivity? Olinger, R. Meddling in the middle.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Soccer Ball Target: Encourage footwork and agility by having students use a soccer ball to kick and bounce against the board as a rebounder and targeting drill, adding a new dimension to skill development. Testimonials From our Educators, Coaches, and Olympians! And so much more!

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How to coach someone to improve their balance

Sports Coaching FAQ

Often overlooked as a natural ability, this cornerstone of effective performance can be developed like any other skill, and therefore intentional practice, in particular with kids at an early age, can greatly enhance performance and achievement in sport and exercise and can also provide benefits for general health. Regressions Use of support.

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What does Skills and Values look like in Physical Education (PE)?

Reinventing the Game

Let’s take an example of learners participating in a modified tag rugby game as a demonstration of speed and agility for the teacher in a physical health and fitness session when the learners are actually just enjoying a game that have passing, interception and scoring! My take is that it is tough.

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You Are Your Child’s First Coach—Freeing Your Child from Oppressive, Hyperorganized Sports

Whole Child Sports

We do this because, as parents, we are our children’s first coaches. As our children grow into physically active, upright beings and we introduce them to sports, we pass the coaching baton to others, hopeful that while playing sports with their peers, our kids will be taught new skills, make friends, and develop a passion for exercise.

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Strength and Conditioning Templates

PLT4M

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. For years, coaches managed their program design with Excel templates. With Excel, coaches could write training programs with exercises, sets, reps, and percentages.