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Overuse Injuries in Amateur Sports: Identifying Risks, Prevention Strategies, and Recovery Protocols
In recent years, amateur sports have become a thriving ecosystem and a $20 billion per year industry. Kids start playing organized sports...

Coach Sullivan
Sep 29, 20248 min read


The Flop Phenomenon: How Misleading Acts Can Turn Fans Against Officials
In sports, athletes often find themselves in high-stakes situations where the outcome of a contest can hinge on a single moment. Emotions...

Coach Sullivan
Sep 29, 20246 min read


SKLZ Lightning Bolt Baseball Pitching Machine
SKLZ Lightning Bolt is a simple, portable pitching machine that helps players by pitching small foam balls indoors or outside.

Coach Sullivan
Feb 9, 20222 min read


Pocket Radar Smart Coach/Ball Coach
Pocket Radar Smart Coach and Ball Coach is a simple radar system that's easy to use and simple to transport.

Coach Sullivan
Feb 9, 20223 min read


The WebGlove - is it legit?
This unique glove fits over the index finger and thumb to create a small pocket that safely teaches players the proper catching form.

Coach Sullivan
Jan 1, 20222 min read


HECOstix - what's that?
Hand Eye Coordination & Reaction Speed Training Tool What is this odd toy and how can we use it to help our athletes? Well... From their...

Coach Sullivan
Dec 31, 20212 min read


Camwood Bats - are they worth the hype?
The Camwood bat is the new swing trainer on the market. I have one and use it for my two sons - ages 11 and 12 and I can honestly report...

Coach Sullivan
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Curveballs - Kids Shouldn't Throw Them, Right?
OK, here’s a baseball topic that I’ve been consistently pushing for the last 5 years but “baseball experts” won’t listen. First, all...

Coach Sullivan
Mar 5, 20212 min read


Year-Round Baseball - Come on Man!
Dude, you just don't get it. It's science vs. "Your boys won't be ready!" Come on, man!

Coach Sullivan
Sep 26, 20202 min read


How to Handle Concussions in Youth Hockey
This is a guest post from Candace DiGiacomo of Tucker Hockey. For spectators, one of the most compelling aspects of hockey is its...

Coach Sullivan
Apr 14, 20192 min read


Discipline and Body Language
Body language is an outward sign of the emotional stage of the player. It works both ways – emotions change body language and body...

Coach Sullivan
Mar 6, 20191 min read


Sleep: The Miracle
GETTING A PROPER AMOUNT OF SLEEP IS AS IMPORTANT AS ANY WORKOUT YOU CAN IMAGINE FOR YOUR ATHLETES I want to identify a topic that is...

Coach Sullivan
Aug 7, 20182 min read


Self-Confidence vs Self-Efficacy
YOU CAN'T HAVE ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER...OR CAN YOU? March Madness is a time when we see young men, phenomenal athletes, walk to the foul...

Coach Sullivan
Jul 15, 20183 min read


Goal-Setting
Why set goals? How do we do it? What are the benefits? Why set goals? Think about throwing a ball. Do you consider where your target is?...

Coach Sullivan
Jun 20, 20184 min read


The Socioeconomics of Travel Sports: Is it for the Kids or the Parents?
Travel sports are crushing the element of proper development for young athletes. And the really crazy part, many of the young athletes...

Coach Sullivan
Apr 10, 20183 min read


Interview with Youth Sport Psychology Expert Richard Stratton, Ph.D.
Below is an interview with a youth sport psychology expert from Youth Football Online. It’s worth your times if you coach kids. Here’s...

Coach Sullivan
Feb 27, 20184 min read


Youth Sports: The Effects of Heckling Fans
As someone that’s been a part of sports for the better part of 30 years, I’ve come full circle. I spent my younger years complaining at...

Coach Sullivan
Feb 8, 20185 min read


Attitude from the Top Down
A COACH WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDE WILL SET HIS TEAM UP FOR SUCCESS A coach presenting a positive attitude during the parents meeting and...

Coach Sullivan
Aug 16, 20173 min read


Effective Communication for Coaches
Effective communication is one of the most written about, most studied, and most talked about topics in the coaching world. “It’s not...

Coach Sullivan
Jul 19, 20174 min read


Youth Sports Coaching Mistakes
Youth sports coaches are the men and women who volunteer their time to teach our youth the many life lessons we can acquire through...

Coach Sullivan
Jan 22, 20173 min read
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