In fastpitch softball, shoulder and arm injury prevention is an important issue. Everyone knows how important proper warm-up is for this area of the body. Yet, many teams and players are still using static stretching for the arm prior to training or competition. This is NOT going to be the key in preventing injury.
Dynamic [...]
Ensuring Young Athletes Don’t Drop Out of Sports
By Dr. Patrick J. Cohn and Lisa E Cohn
Did you know that 75% of all young athletes drop out of sports by the time they are 13? They drop out because taking part in youth sports is no longer enjoyable for them.
What factors might prompt young athletes to drop out? [...]
Even the most loving and supporting parents can become frustrated from time to time. Probably the biggest concerns that I hear from parents seems to be the amount of playing time that their child is receiving or that their child is not utilized enough in the actual scheme of things. Whether your concern is playing [...]
Being a softball parent isn’t easy. There are all kinds of practices, games, and tournaments to keep up with. Not to mention uniforms to wash and get ready for the next game or practice. It can get very hectic during season. Here are a few things that I have found help out just a bit.
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