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Knowing your sport is important. However, most youth coaches understand their sport enough to coach youths. Rather than focus on strategy, coaches should enhance their coaching. The following five books are useful for any coach looking to improve his coaching ability.

More and more older individuals are getting involved in endurance events.

There has been an influx of inexperienced, unqualified coaches and the girls are being made to suffer. So, if you're a female athlete looking to improve your skills and you're reading this article right now, keep reading.

The best time to prepare our kids for youth baseball is not two weeks before the first game. Find out what you can do as a parent or coach to start improving your kids immediately.

In the outskirts of Moscow, Coach Alden Witte discovers the true meaning of safe, effective exercise taught to him by the Russian Special Forces.

Michigan has a new strength coach in town named Mike Barwis who has become a legend...how he compares to the old regime.

Taking advantage of the small amount of time a coach can have.

Here we will break Tabata down for two types of people, the average person looking for a short exercise program, and the advanced athlete looking for an intense training style to boost speed, endurance and strength.

As the son of an nationally recognized track and field coach, (the late, George "Papa Bear" Williams) I can confirm, from firsthand knowledge, the importance of eating the proper meal before either exercising or competing in a high-level athletic event.

The accomplishment of putting one foot in front of the other for 26.2 miles, or a marathon, can be exhilarating and satisfying, and it's still the global standard for cardiovascular accomplishment.

2005 was an interesting one of the Washington Redskins. They weren't expected to do much with a "washed-up" quarterback Their coach was "over-the-hill." Well, 2006 is a year of much higher expectations. Can they produce?

This article provides cheer coaches with suggestions on how to get their team ready for upcoming competitions. It focuses on building physical endurance, team unity, and individual confidence.

Cordyceps Sinensis is ancient Chinese herb, promotes longevity, endurance, treatment for high blood pressure, kidney problems, improve sexual dysfunction, and increase sperm count. Available in various forms to be orally taken. Limited side effects known.

As I shadowboxed, throwing jabs and hooks, my ears picked up the opening chords of "Welcome to the Jungle," the song I had chosen to herald my appearance in the cage. It was time.

A review of the premier of American Gladiators. It started with a bang and we got to meet the new Gladiators. It promised to be a "bigger and badder" Gladiators and delivered! If you liked the original Gladiators, you will love this new version!

This paper describes how physical activity can decrease obesity and crime rates in today's youth. The theories behind this paper are backed by reliable sources. This is a great article to read for current or future parents.

Ever wonder how the pros do it? Read on to find out.

A son finally gets the chance to prove his love for his father.

The 1 &2 books of Timothy should be required reading for any person seeking to be a leader in ministry. These books characterize the requirements that God places on individuals called to the high offices of Bishop, Elder, or Deacon.

Feature on crews in college

This article discusses the features of roller derby that make it a great activity for letting my guard down and relaxing. Read and learn why roller derby is a unique way to de-stress.

Eric Liddell, The Scottish flyer, Discovered through devotion That he was not a sprinter.

High school commencement speakers may be challenged to come up with memorable oratory to hold the attention of enthusiastic graduates. What are the top ten most memorable and significant graduation quotes for commencement speakers?

I heard someone say that baseball was only a game, and being a die-hard baseball fan, it hurt. So I researched for truths that would proove that it was more than a game, and I found them. This research paper presents ligitimate points as to why baseball is more than a game.

With the 2008 Olympics quickly approaching and Team USA going with their "Wold Champs" title, little girls will be asking their parents "Can I take gymnastics?" Before you let your daughter get into gymnastics, know what you are in for.

Press release for a couple participating in a charity bike ride in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Where the Morgan breed originated, and what makes an "ideal" Morgan.

With any high school football position, basic fundamentals should be stressed at every opportunity. Running Backs are of course no exception. One way, in which to emphasize certain fundamental points, can be achieved through individual drill time.

The University of South Florida (USF) Bulls football team are still in their infancy compared to the decades of tradition that many of their competitors carry. Could they be the BCS's Cinderella story this season?

Debate surrounds the 'real reason' behind the huge number of records being broken in the swimming competitions during the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Training tips for a winter biathlon.

The Olympics is no place for protesters!

Here are some basic tips for young teens who want to start strength training.

Foot pain and foot injuries related to exercise are very common, yet preventable. By following some exercise training guideline and wearing good quality shoes that fit properly you can escape from the foot pain so many of us have fallen to.

An article for runners about doing a long distance run after the holiday season.

Why do we get off at the next stop instead of our final destination?

Wonder what natural medicines are being used by athletes to increase their performance and strength?

Ever since the Hoola Hoop, someone is always trying to make a fast buck.

Basketball is a running game. the better shape your body is in, the better you will perform.

While there's no magic formula to becoming a marathon runner overnight, a bit of motivation and an appropriate training plan can put the rewards of marathon running well within reach. Here are a few tips to get you started and keep you going.

Independent campus studies have shown college athletes are more likely to drink than non-athletic students and are also prone to binge drinking.

As the demands of young student-athletes seem to escalate, an elective course offering instruction for prospective students could provide them key information and increase their chances of attending and playing sports at a more respected institution.

Whether you have to deal with bad knees, shin splints, or bad weather, running may not be the best way to get your exercise

40 powerful principles produce success for anyone who learns and applies these laws consistently.

It seems that these summer Olympics have been plagued with controversy right from the onset.

As a culture, we are faced with tough questions for our children? How are we going to raise children in a diverse world? How are we going to assist them in discerning between good quality and poor quality activities, attitudes and behaviors from themselves and others?

If you're athletic, love the water, and want a college family, take a serious look at competitive rowing as a college sport.

My experience coaching a children's basketball game and what I learned.

This day and age, competition in sports is so cutthroat, that athletes are taking performance enhancing drugs in order to physically exceed beyond what naturally can be done.

Interested in becoming more happy and successful? Cancer Survivors have obviously been through one of the hardest tests life can throw us and this article has some surprising information from them that you can use to move your life ahead today.

Amateur boxing is actually one of the safest, most rewarding sports.

Article discusses that first time exercises and those with exercise as their number one New Year's resolution begin slowly and follow the advice of a fitness professional.

Gymnastics is a wonderful sport for children, however parents should know what is involved first.

This article reviews the Vogelsinger Summer Soccer Camp.

This article will have the top ten movies of 2006 that a disney movie fanatic will love.

An article on junior All-American Josh McDougal's quest for the national championships in cross country

Ultimate Fighting veteran reveals how to become a champion in the combative arena.

In the past, only elite athletes would attempt a marathon, but with the emergence of charity teams, marathons are becoming a task anyone can accomplish.

Before I knew Grabow, I knew "Grabow's Drills" as some are included in every coach's pack I've received. The Big Man Drills, around forty total, are conditioning, agility and post-specific drills that can be tweaked for the needs of an individual player.

The author reveals unconventional training methods of other fighters he's known over the years and the extraordinary results their unique regimens yielded.

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Jim Thorpe was recently named "Athlete of the Century", by ABC's Wide World of Sports. He rose to great fame and glory but, had it all taken away from him. His life is a story of triumph and tragedy.

A few tips on how to improve your tennis game without having to play tennis : )

I waited until Saturday night when I was the exact opposite of sober to take notes on an NFL game for my sociology class; interestingly , those were the best notes I've ever taken

I often hear runners and football players arguing over whose sport is more intense; or whose sport requires the most from an individual.

In the vast world of sports there are very few that you can actually get better at on your own.

Other youth sports vary in the ability to help develop youth football players. All are great activities, but some are greater than others.

Here are eleven great movies that both you and your tweens will appreciate. They are educational, fun, adventurous, wholesome, inspiring and age appropriate. Most importantly, they are free of violence, sexually explicit material and grossness.

Before summer rolls around, many athletic-minded folks take part in a marathon for a challenging workout that can really pay off. If you've never run a marathon, it's never too late to start! Here's what you need to know.

Sport psychology- a new field being used to improve athletic performance mentally instead of just focusing on the physical.

When Sun Ming Ming's Grand Rapids Flight team came to town (March 23, 2007), I decided to go to the game and see what Sun had to offer. Here is my report on his basketball skills.

Both the long and short term effects of drugs in athletes can cause major physical and mental damage, and is more harmful then helpful.

Boys and girls alike can enjoy wrestling.

Volleyball is a great recreational as well as competitive sport.

Club, Collegiate and High School rugby are becoming more popular in the US every day. This is written from the perspective of a women's club rugby player.

The effect of walking on one's health

Advice for the Long Distance Runner.

You've put a great deal of effort into months of training, and finally the big day is here. Whether it's your first marathon or your 21st, you're both anxious and excited about how you will run these 26.2 miles. So now what?

I was a gifted high school athlete in Cross Country and Track and Field. I won medals, awards and records but my greatest rewards were reaped from the lessons taught by high school athletics-lessons that I reflect on now as I try to get back to running again.

Tim Borland an ultra runner and endurance coach will run 63 marathons in 63 days to bring awareness to children who have incurable diseases.