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| Traits of successful coaching includes organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, having a strong work ethic, willing to continue to learn, possessing integrity and be approachable and caring. |
| Coaches' Corner: Motivating Young Athletes |
| A coach must encourage the athletes, provide structured training and help them gain the self-discipline necessary for success and excellence on the field. |
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| Goal setting can help athletes improve both their self confidence and athletic skills. It can also force athletes to confront certain realities about their ability and potential for improvement. |
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| Working together as a team is vital to succes in athletics. Effective communications, winning attitudes, team ego, motivation and discipline are key elements for building teamwork. |
| The Clipboard: Communicating with the Athlete and Their Readiness to Change |
| The success of any coach, at perhaps every level of competition, is determined by their ability to effectively communicate with their athletes in a mutually supporting manner. Coaches may be knowledgeable and highly organized, but without open communication skills, these attributes may never be reflected in the performance of their athletes. Included in this article are points to consider that may help coaches develop their capacity to effect desired change. |
By DAVID CUTCLIFFE
Head football coach at the University of Mississippi
(Oxford, MS)
The mental preparation of an athlete can be the difference between winning and losing. While winning should not be the only goal, it does play a part in a coach?s job. In addition to making their players better athletes, coaches have the job of making players better people. Good people will be mentally tougher and have a will to win in the fourth quarter. Knowing and using the following tactics can help a coach develop a winning program on all levels.
| SSE #43: Exercise Effects on Children's Health |
| Participating in sports and/or an exercise program can be important for a child's development and health status. While too much exercise may pose health risks, more children could benefit by increasing their physical activity level. |
Parents are giving "two thumbs up" to organized youth sports. That's the conclusion of a newly published report sponsored by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) and conducted by American Sports Data, Inc.
When You're the Coach, the
Kids on the Team Are Sometimes the Least of Your Problems
by Brooks Clark in Sports Parents
TRAVEL
TEAMS:
Before
your child joins one . . . be prepared
by Rick Wolff in
Sports Parents
BUILDING
A TEAM PLAYER
TEAMWORK SKILLS LEARNED ON THE PLAYING FIELD CAN SERVE
YOUR CHILD THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE
by Dr. Michael Simon in Sports Parents
Parent's
Perspectives
Parenting
the Female Athlete by Richard K. Stratton
| Most
Popular Sports for Youth Based on "Frequent" Participation (Ages 6 - 17) |
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| Activity | #
Participants Year 2000 |
|
| 1. | Basketball (25+ days/year) | 11,107,000 |
| 2. | Recreational Bicycling (52+ days/year) | 10,695,000 |
| 3. | In-line Skating (25+ days/year) | 7,679,000 |
| 4. | Recreational Swimming (52+ days/year) | 7,649,000 |
| 5. | Soccer (25+ days/year) | 7,255,000 |
| 6. | Baseball (25+ days/year) | 4,751,000 |
| 7. | Recreational Walking (52+ days/year) | 4,481,000 |
| 8. | Calisthenics (100+ days/year) | 3,448,000 |
| 9. | Running/Jogging (100+ days/year) | 3,368,000 |
| 10. | Freshwater Fishing (15+ days/year) | 3,106,000 |
| 11. | Stretching (100+ days/year) | 3,031,000 |
| 12. | Touch Football (25+ days/year) | 2,901,000 |
| 13. | Slow-Pitch Softball (25+ days/year) | 2,785,000 |
| 14. | Court Volleyball (25+ days/year) | 2,730,000 |
| 15. | Skateboarding (52+ days/year) | 2,440,000 |
SGMA
Launches Baseball/Softball Participation
Initiative
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – September 19, 2001 – It's time to put baseball (and softball) – America's pastime – on the comeback trail. That's the battle cry of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA).
With baseball and softball participation experiencing a steady decline since 1993, SGMA's Baseball and Softball Council has formed a special committee comprised of ten baseball/softball equipment manufacturers aimed at supporting the growth of participation in the two sports. These companies have made financial contributions to develop participation opportunities. Jess Heald (Worth, Inc.) will chair the committee, while Mike Zlaket (Easton Sports) and Jim Hackett (Wilson Sporting Goods Company) will serve on the executive committee.
"Baseball and softball have been extremely popular national sports requiring little or no marketing to attract players. In fact, until 1993, the primary challenge was finding enough playing fields to accommodate the demand," said Heald. "This all changed, beginning in 1993, and participation in both baseball and softball has decreased since that year. The one major exception is girls fast pitch softball, which has enjoyed several years of strong growth. Our committee's focus will be to challenge all baseball/softball associations along with all equipment suppliers to join together in a concerted industry-wide effort to reverse these trends."
U.S.
Team Sports: Current Status and Future Trends
NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — July 31, 2001 —
Team sports are as much a part of Americana as
Mom and apple pie. The numbers speak for
themselves. In 2000, 36 million American children
(aged 6 - 17) played at least one team sport. Of
those 36 million, 26 million (or 54% of all U.S.
youngsters aged 6 - 17) played on an organized
team. Those are just a few of the results of a
recent study by the Sporting Goods
Manufacturers Association (SGMA) which are
reported in U. S. Trends in Team Sports
(2001 edition).
While the overall report on the state of team sports is positive, there are two significant trends which hinder long-term growth for team sports:
(1) Many youngsters are dedicating their recreational time to alternative or extreme sports like in-line skating, skateboarding, snowboarding, etc.
(2) Too many children are remaining indoors where their time and attention are consumed by TV, video games, and the computer.
On the flip side, there are three major factors supporting growth in team sports:
(1) Far more girls are playing sports nowadays.
(2) The number of high school sports participants was greater in 2000 than in 1990.
(3) The number of “frequent” (those playing 52 days or more a year) soccer players rose by 41% from 1990 to 2000.
Listed below are other relevant details affecting the future of team sports in America:
- Basketball remains America’s most popular team sport and participation is up for the NCAA, AAU, and high schools, but the total number of players has dropped since 1997.
While total volleyball play is down, frequent participation (25 days or more a year) on court/grass is up and frequent participation on sand has steadied itself.
Slow-pitch softball play has dropped since ‘97, yet overall and frequent play (52 days or more a year) in fast-pitch softball is rising, especially on high school teams.- While the total soccer-playing population has remained steady since 1997, the number of frequent players (52 or more days a year) has risen since ‘97, as has the number of average days played.
- Despite the fact the total number of baseball players has fallen to 10.9 million, high school play is up by eight percent in the last decade.
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