Agility Middle School Movement 
SHAPE America
APRIL 18, 2023
Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!) Locomotor skills are the fundamental motor skills we most often associate with successful movement, especially in sports. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. When a child transitions into puberty, hormonal changes stimulate rapid growth spurts and increases in muscle mass.
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Better Coaching
OCTOBER 5, 2024
This article delves into the reasons why young athletes should avoid tackle football until at least middle school, focusing on head trauma risks, coaching competency, and the benefits of flag football as a foundational experience. The focus is on skill development and enjoyment, which helps young athletes build a love for the sport.
PLT4M
DECEMBER 28, 2022
No matter what a school district calls this class, student athletes can participate in all aspects of sports performance training like weightlifting, speed and agility training, and recovery workouts. Nothing is harder than teaching barbell movements to teenagers. Athletic PE is about more than just lifting weights!
Gopher Sport
JANUARY 15, 2025
Its a game of strategy, skill, and movement that challenges players to work together while having a whole lotta fun! 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.
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