Archive for the ‘youth sports’ Category

Sports Psychology for Youth Sports

May 4, 2010 - 12:33 pm 4 Comments

On http://ClubhouseGAS.com, noted college player, coach, and sports psychologist Chrissy Rapp give helpful advice on dealing with players that fear the ball and struggle with ADD

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Julio Lugo at Youth Sports Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

May 1, 2010 - 10:05 am No Comments

On June 7th 2008 Galluccio Associates celebrated its 13th Annual Galluccio Associates Youth Sports Volunteer Recognition Breakfast with special guest, Red Sox Shortstop, Julio Lugo.

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in youth sports now a days. when do kids start lifting weights and conditioning?

April 29, 2010 - 4:10 pm 5 Comments


freshman or sophomore year

Don Lucia Speech

April 28, 2010 - 10:11 am 25 Comments

Don Lucia, coach of the University of Minnesota’s men’s hockey team talking about parents and coaches in youth hockey.

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Can a non profit youth sports program deny a child participation due to non-payment of fees?

April 27, 2010 - 3:13 pm 1 Comment


Probably so, even non-profit organizations need funds to function. If fees are due, then it’s not really fair for the ones who don’t pay to still get to play with the ones who do…

shouldnt all coaches of youth sports be cpr and first aid certified.?

April 25, 2010 - 12:28 pm 5 Comments

I know there are paramedics at football games, but what if something happens at practices, what do you think?

I have never been in a program where it wasn’t required.

I’ve coached all levels since the 80s: Rec and youth programs, high school, college, and now Semi-pro.
I’ve coached in California, Iowa, Virginia and now Europe.

CPR and First Aid is always a requirement.
It’s a matter of insurance as well as necessity.

AND…I wouldn’t let my kids participate in programs who’s instructors were not certified.

Responsible Sports – Handling Failure

April 25, 2010 - 10:17 am No Comments

http://www.responsiblesports.com/
Coach Mike Candrea of ASA Softball shares what he would do if a youth athlete threw their helmet after striking out.

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Can a non profit youth sports program deny a child participation due to non-payment of fees?

April 23, 2010 - 11:19 am 4 Comments


Of course they can. Fees aren’t voluntary donations.

Soccer parents fear identity theft from birth certificates

April 22, 2010 - 12:31 pm No Comments

A few parents are questioning the necessity of scanning birth certificates into a database so their kids can play soccer. They say it’s too much sensitive information that could be compromised, but the Utah Youth Soccer Association is defending the security of the system.

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Are there any youth sports programs in Las Vegas active during summer ?

April 21, 2010 - 11:37 am 2 Comments


There’s also the swim teams…