The Benefits Of Cinnamon In Our Diets
Hey, moms, we have a secret for you. It’s time to start adding this delicious and nutritious spice to your weekly menus. Most of us may associate cinnamon with a flavored bun or a great coffee now and then. But maybe it’s doing a whole lot more than many of us realize for our well-being …
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? …
3 Ways Child Athletes Can Increase Performance
There are many extra factors that are included in the lives of child athletes. They have to cope with additional elements that previous generations never had to contend with. These additional stressors can potentially lower their performance, and in worst case scenarios, won’t be able to reach their maximum potential. If you’re a parent, it …
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 …
How To Throw A Sports-themed Birthday Party For Adults
Do you need some help planning a birthday party for the sports fan in your life? Well, have no fear, because the options and ideas are nearly endless and we’ve wrangled up some of the best. All you need is to have that birthday gift bought while we help you take care of the rest. …
Is the Under the Weather SportsPod Cool, Funny Looking or a Must-have?
Spring sports are in full swing which means a lot of families spend their weekends juggling multiple sports for 1-4 kids, all at different locations. If lucky, the weather holds out with mild temperatures and sunny skies. The worst-case scenario, freezing temps and rain. Let’s just say by the end of the weekend everyone is …
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 …
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 …
How To Stimulate Young Talent As A Parent?
In my opinion, most of the ATP and WTA professionals you watch on^television did not demonstrate early phenomenal promise. They simply were solid athletes, with “potential who were nurtured the love for the game twenty hours a week. The best players were motivated by very powerful forces. Find out what is motivating your child? Common motivational …
Quantity of Court Time Is Not Equal Quality Court Time
If your child has a reoccurring nightmare of losing to pushers in tournaments, how is spending 6hours a day drilling the ball back and forth in an academy going to help? It’s not! After tournament matches, the parent has to provide detailed information to the coach. This is done through charting or videotaping of the match. Unless …
How To Exploit Your Opponent’s Weakness
If your players can hit side to side and up and back, they have the ability to exploit their opponents by hitting to their weaknesses. This could be as simple as identifying that the backhand is weaker than the forehand and directing most shots to the weaker backhand side. It may be a little more …
How to Handle Rude “Hockey Parents”
Playing on a hockey team is supposed to be a great experience for the kids, guiding them into all sorts of positive character traits, improving their technical skills, and giving them plenty of opportunities for exercise and fun. Coaching a hockey team or even being a supportive, involved parent is supposed to be a positive …
Premier Soccer League News & Updates
With 20 Member Clubs, the Premier League is England’s primary football association as well as the most-watched sports league in the world. Broadcasting in 190 countries, in 900 million homes, and with a potential audience of nearly 5 billion, you’d be hard-pressed to find a sports lover that hasn’t dipped their toes into the fandom. …
10 Awesome Ways to Improve Team Morale & Encourage Teamwork
Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Great coaches know that, while skills, drills, and practice are very important, it truly takes a team that is willing to work together through thick and thin to make a successful season. With the right steps and strategies in place, athletes’ participation …
4 Things To Remember With Your Own Fitness Efforts
If you’re the parent of an active child (or active children), chances are fitness is still a part of your life. That’s not to say you necessarily have to be an athlete as well – but you’re likely to be on the go, surrounded by sports, and generally attached to a fairly active lifestyle. This …
They’re Going Away to College? Enjoy our Survival Tips for the Ones Left Behind
Having John Junior and little Betty head off college can be an exciting time for all concerned, but equally, it can be overwhelming to the point at which life as you know it becomes simply unrecognizable. But there are several key steps you can make – both to support them in their freshman year and …
Our Christmas 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids!
This morning I sat down with the intention of compiling a Holiday Gift Guide for our little athletes. While browsing this morning I came across a site called BestAppsForKids that put together 5 really great Holiday Gift Guides and ideas that we thought would be useful to help this holiday season. The holiday shopping season officially starts on Black …
10 Useful Tips to Train Yourself to be a Soccer Captain
Being a good team player is one thing, but being a great soccer team captain is another. Very few players will have this golden opportunity in taking up such an important leadership role. However, if you are fortunate to take up the role of a team captain, then you will need to be a good …
How to Get Your Kids Exercising
As childhood obesity continues to be a problem across the United States, parents are struggling to find ways to get their kids outside and exercising. Part of the problem is that most kids just want to play and have fun, not spend their time working out and being bored. To solve this problem, parents need …
Is Your Child Riding the Bench? Here’s How to Parent Through It
When children are very young, they may enjoy a Shangri-La sports experience – no one is cut from the team, equal playing time is enforced, and everyone receives a participation medal. Are those idyllic days now behind you? It’s OK that they are. Sometimes riding the bench can be a good thing. Here’s how to …
5 Tips to Prevent Injuries in Youth Sports
Follow these five tips to be sure that your team members stay healthy and prevent injuries throughout the playing season. Sports and children go together like peanut butter and jelly. It is a great way to get kids into the great outdoors while teaching teamwork and structure. Youth sports are an excellent addition to a …
Football Concussions: Risks, Signs and Treatment
Although children have a chance of becoming injured no matter what sport they play, it is high contact sports, like football, that carry the biggest risks. One of the more dangerous injuries parents need to be aware of and watch out for are football concussions. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a …
Long Term Risks Associated with Football Concussions
If your teen has a love of football, he may be interested in continuing his career by first heading to play college ball and then trying out for the NFL. Since football is a high contact sports, players are more susceptible to injuries, like football concussions. These can have serious long term affects. It …
DIY Player Pendants/ Bag Tags
These painted washers are perfect for personalizing gift bags, labeling each player’s equipment, or just to use as necklaces for added team spirit. Get the team together and get painting! This project is pretty versatile because you can easily customize the washers for any sport. You can also use nail polish from around the house …