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May 10, 2017

Considerations for in-season strength training

The offseason is a key period for athletic development in the weight room, but don’t make the mistake of pausing your strength program when the season kicks off. Protocols must be adjusted to accommodate the grueling season, but in-season streng...


May 10, 2017

Balancing coaching with family

Between games, practices, strategy meetings and team workouts, it’s difficult for coaches to carve out quality time with their families. But it’s not impossible. Balancing coaching duties with family requires a careful approach, and it’s cri...


May 8, 2017

Dear parents: I want your kid to fail

Yes, you read that right. I want your kid to fail, and the earlier he or she can start failing, the better. I am so convinced of the positive value of failure that I believe you, as a parent, should actually hope your child fails. Why? Because it's ...


May 5, 2017

Wisconsin to offer concussion insurance to student-athletes

Wisconsin this summer will become the fourth state to offer concussion insurance to student-athletes, the state's athletic association announced. Every athlete in grades six through 12 at a Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) m...


May 4, 2017

Wisconsin high school overcomes obstacles for its field of dreams

Finding $4.9 million for athletic facilities upgrades is no easy task. For the Pulaski Community School District in northeastern Wisconsin, the process started in the late 1990s when the district began planning for a new high school. But, to save ...


May 2, 2017

Jordy Nelson: ‘Don’t specialize in one sport’

Green Bay Packers wideout Jordy Nelson wants kids to step away from the video games and take up multiple sports. [caption id="attachment_23893" align="alignright" width="246"] Green Bay Packers wideout Jordy Nelson. | Photo: Mike Morbeck[/caption]...


May 1, 2017

What do you look for when hiring a new coach?

Kennedy High School (Iowa) Athletic Director Aaron Stecker discusses what qualities he looks for when hiring new coaches into his program. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvb_GdDyJMc[/embed]...


May 1, 2017

St. Louis Cardinals trio offers advice to sports parents

The St. Louis Cardinals have a few words of advice for helicopter parents who might get too involved with their child's participation in sports. [caption id="attachment_23876" align="alignright" width="230"] Kolten Wong | Photo: Wikimedia Common...