Teaching Fitness, Character, and Beyond
Series 1 of 2 Why are good teachers, coaches, or trainers so sought after? Is there a secret? YES. These professionals know how to motivate, inspire, and shape essential character traits that go above and beyond a sport. If you can learn to excel at teaching this, not...
What to Do with Bored Kids
“I’M BORED!” At about 10 years old, I had heard that phrase from my friends. Those words didn’t really exist in my house. It seemed there was always something going on, and my brother and I were always involved. I decided to try the phrase out on a mid-day summer...
How America Will Win the Next World Cup!
Sadly, it’s time once again to put away our team USA soccer jerseys and wait another four years before soccer becomes a central theme in the American sports conversation. It’s not that team USA doesn’t have talent. We continually improve our showings in international...
You Can Lead a Kid to Water…
I’ve already made kind of a big deal about the fact that children handle the heat differently than adults –and for good reason! When exercising in extreme heat, kids are at an increased risk of heat stress compared to adults. One of the best ways to prevent kids...
The Problem with Presidential Fitness Tests
Many of us grew up with the “Presidential Fitness Test” that was designed by President Kennedy to create a higher standard of fitness for American youth. These tests assessed the product of a physically active youth culture that was further refined through frequent...
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