The Ultimate Guide to Removing Sweat Stains from Sports Jerseys
Sweat stains have the ability to be a silent killer of sports jerseys; especially the lighter colors! And we’ve all seen what some sweat can do the whites of the pits on everyday undershirts, and having to flaunt that same mess during game time is never fun. Don’t worry though, we have a few ways …
[Guide] How to Clean Your Kids Sports Uniforms
Your kiddo comes home from a game and he’s full of dirt, from head to toe, with some extra dark spots on the knees. What do you do? Your little gal comes home from basketball practice, she was popped in the nose, and she got blood all over her practice jersey. What do you do? …
Replacing vs. Restringing a Tennis Racket
Every once in awhile, you’ll need to give your racket a makeover. How often, you ask? Well, the general rule of thumb requires you to replace your strings as many times as you play per week. For example, if you play four times a week, you should look at restringing the racket at least four …
Tennis Racket 101: What to Consider When Buying Your Child’s First Racket
Is your kiddo ready to hit the court? Is he or she starting some lessons and in need of their own gear? We’re here to give you a quick 411 on everything a burgeoning tennis start needs to know about the racket. When you begin your search for the perfect child racket, there are several …
5 Problems Parents Face With Cleats… & How to Solve Them
It could be for soccer or it could be for baseball, cleats are an essential part of several sports our kids all play. But unfortunately, with all sports equipment or gear, come their own issues. And we’re here to help you clear those issues up. 5 Problems Parents Face With Cleats Preventing Injury Buying the …
Soccer Shin Guards 101: Everything You Need To Know
Do you have a little soccer star on your hands? Or maybe you have a kiddo that’s interested in getting his or her first kick on the field. Whatever the case, as a parent, you’re going to need to know about the gear that’s involved in the game. And one of the most important pieces …
Amazon Picks: 10 Water Bottles Worth Buying For the Kids
Encouraging our children to remain hydrated and staying on top of their water intake is a lesson to start early. Whether you’re raising young athletes or not, sending our kiddos off to school or practice with the right water bottle is key to creating and maintaining a good habit. Thankfully, there are tons of great …
Create Awesome Recap Videos Using These Free Tools
Whether you’re a dad helping to create your young star’s recap reel for his AAU tryouts or a coach creating a highlight video for the softball banquet, there are several different routes to take when creating those films. These videos are meant to showcase the athlete’s talents, the best of the best from their career …
12 Smartphone Photography Tips To Help You Take Better Photos Of Athletic Kids
We don’t see parents on the sidelines with disposable cameras anymore. And usually, there’s only one mom that has her giant Nikon out snapping pics. Instead, most everyone will be grabbing their smartphone recording, photographing, and posting the action. But the convenience of that smartphone doesn’t mean that you’ll conveniently get grade A, quality photos …
12 Bodyweight Exercises Your Child Can Do From Home
Bodyweight exercises are a wonderful place for your child to start their athletic training. The resistance they will be introduced to is just right for their bodies because it’s basing itself on the weight of each individual kid. And that’s perfect, no artificial weightlifting is healthier for growing bones. None of these exercises require equipment, …
The Benefits of Physical Therapy in Injury Recovery
We may relate physical therapy as an adult-only option but that’s absolutely not the case. Our children get injured and benefit from these remedies as well, especially when they’re athletes and their bodies are growing at such a fast rate. It’s important to realize, as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta stated, “whether the cause is playing …
Heat vs. Ice: When to Apply Heat, and When to Apply Ice (Situations & Examples)
When you’re an athlete, you’re bound to be in a place where you’re told to either grab a heating pad or a bag of ice to soothe an injury. Whether it’s minor or major, everyone eventually gets to a place where one of these remedies will help to ease some of the pain. But the …
The Importance of Warm-Ups: Why Warm-Up Discipline Matters
Being a competitive, travel softball player for the vast majority of my life, I grew up with the importance of warm-ups drilled into my head. Injuries, better play, and also, mental readiness, were all a part of the disciplined drills that my team would run before practice or game time begun. And that’s for every …
Do Teenage Athletes Benefit From Protein Whey Supplementation?
From the television to the magazines – and now social media with its constant scrolling messages – teenagers already have so much pressure put on them. And when you’re an athlete, there’s even more expectation because aside from your appearance, your performance comes into question. And one touch of the iPhone can bring in so …
Essential Equipment Kids Need When Rock Climbing
If you’ve got a little climber on your hands, you’ll need to make sure that all of the necessities are there when the rocks come to call. But you can’t overdo it either. Start off in the gym to get his/her feet wet before packing on the gear. As always though, the most important part …
The “Ultimate” List of Gear & Clothing Best for Ultimate Frisbee
Whether you’re just jumping into the sport or you’re getting together a team to play in a local league, ultimate frisbee is a fun way to let off steam with your pals. From college campuses to metropolitan parks, it’s taking up space all around us. But what do you need to really get started and …
8 Leg Exercises for Kids
Whether you’ve got a little basketball player on your hands or an aspiring gymnast, there’s a lot of power that your athlete will be missing if there’s no time spent building up their lower muscles. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to work on that strength and help him/her progress. When it comes to …
9 Exercises for Kids to Improve Core Strength and Conditioning
It doesn’t matter if your child is an athlete or an artist, core strength is important no matter who you are or what you’re doing. You need a strong core to do everything from play a game of H-O-R-S-E with your buddies to playing in the Friday night football game to controlling your scissors in …
8 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Athletic “Explosiveness”
We want our children to be well-rounded in all areas; in the classroom, in social settings and on the ball field too. But when it comes to their athletic ability, how do we make sure that they’re reaching their highest potential? Are there certain diets, activities, or exercises we should push to help them succeed? …
5 Simple Strength & Agility Exercises Every Kid Can Do this Summer
Summer is a great time for kids to get outside, be active, and develop their bodies athletically. There are typically strength and agility camps that are available in many communities, but these exercises can be done at home, without breaking the bank! Whether it’s the off-season for your kiddos or you’ve joined a travel team …
3 Healthy Snack Mixes Your Kids Will Love
Updated October 2017 – Maybe they need a quick pick-me-up right after school or something to nibble on in the car on the way to practice! Whatever the case, we all want healthy options for our kids to enjoy. And there are few children that will pass up any one of these crunchy, salty and …
9 Clever Sports Equipment Storage Solutions
There truly isn’t one person that doesn’t need a few solid storage solutions. Even if you don’t have children, you probably still need a place carved out that you can store out-of-season items or even a spot for your personal sporting equipment. But, if you have kids in sports, your need for storage is exponentially …
Sports Girl Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you’ve got an athlete or a budding action star living under your roof, we’ve got you covered in terms of gift ideas this holiday season. It doesn’t matter what sport they play or what activity they love, there’s something for every gal below who loves to get up and go! Some of these items …
Sports Boy Holiday Gift Guide
Calling all hockey players, soccer stars, podcast pilots, major leaguers, and soon-to-be coach of the year! It doesn’t matter if your little guys play the sports or adore them with a passion, we’ve got something for every activity-loving young man below. Create a space meant for sports or take the action outside with some of …
DIY Guide– Make Your Own Car Decals (Step By Step Instructions)
Car decals are a great way to show support for something or someone – like the kiddos, of course! – or just sharing important organizations, causes, and the like within your own community. More times than not you will see cars “sporting” decals that show off their child’s team, school, or jersey number. If you’re …