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How To Coach 3-4 Year Olds
Saturday, March 24 2018
As I have been doing Hustle & Attitude flag football coaching clinics over the last couple of years, I have frequently been asked how to coach 3-4 year olds. My clinics have provided tips and techniques for dealing with kids, managing practices and games, and dealing with parents that tend to be geared to the older
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Why Kids Quit Sports and How to Prevent It
Monday, February 19 2018
Is your kid thinking about quitting a sport? One of the biggest disappointments for a sports-crazed parent is to hear the echo of your child voicing their desire to quit sports. Your child’s lack of interest, visible frustration or feelings of inadequacy can be remnants of a poor experience. A recent study quoted that 70%
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Super Bowl Week and We’re Talking About Flag Football!
Saturday, February 03 2018
This is the week leading up to Super Bowl LII and it’s supposed to be a celebration of the game. However, across multiple media outlets, the discussion has been about the future of football and particularly youth football. ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption had Sports Illustrated and NBC analyst Peter King on and he discussed whether interest
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How to Prevent Sports-Related Injuries in Flag Football
Monday, January 29 2018
“Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.” -Jack Lalanne Flag football was without question designed to be a safe alternative to traditional football. The increase in related sports injuries along with violent tackles in traditional football has created a strong appeal for flag football. Although strides in flag
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Win and Lose Gracefully: How to Encourage Your Child to Handle the Results of Competition
Saturday, January 20 2018
Win with humility, lose with grace and do both with dignity” – author unknown. From backyard flag football games to the action-packed games at the Shoe, competition is a huge part of our culture. At Play Fanatics, we encourage our athletes to rally together to
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