Over the years softball has become a favorite sport. It’s estimated that 40 million of Americans will play at least one softball game during the year! The love for softball starts young. Children as little as five years old start to play softball in little leagues and at home. Many of these children continue to play all the way up into high school and even college. Now the Amateur Softball Association of America has registered over 245,000 softball teams. With all these athletes playing softball you can only imagine all the people who attend the games. These games turn into a party with all th ..read more

Softball is often confused with baseball since both of the games have similar techniques and rules. However, softball is played with a larger ball and on a smaller field. It’s also one of the most played sports in the world! There are 40 million Americans who play softball at least once every year.  With so many people playing softball it’s no wonder the sport keeps growing and becoming an American favorite. Holidays are when you gift loved ones something special that they will remember for years to come. If you have a softball player at home it can be tough to gift them something they will n ..read more

It takes more to be an all star athlete than knowing how to throw a softball. Young athletes in general need to understand that it takes more than physical strength to be an athlete. Young athletes need to have self-confidence to be able to handle any situation. A positive support system is also essential for them to grow and learn. Athletes need coaches who will believe and push them to accomplish more! Young athletes also need parents who will support them even when they don’t do well. And most importantly, they need to be able to stay positive. All of these things combined with their physic ..read more

They say giving is better than receiving. For many busy parents who have children involved in sports, it can be challenging to get shopping time between practices and games. This season try not to forget about the person who has helped your child on and off the field. Finding the perfect keepsake gifts for the coaches could be the hardest item to check off your list! Baseball coaches and coaches in general help children develop long-lasting skills. Baseball coaches teach their players about failing, teamwork, leadership and setting goals. With every season coaches help these kids grow physical ..read more

Training for an athlete never stops even in the ugliest weather. So why should a little snow stop your team from training this winter. Softball season maybe a couple of months away, but winter is a great time coaches can be improving their teams problem spots. Don’t be afraid about practicing in a gym. You can be improving your team’s teamwork, communication, throwing and batting. This does not mean you should be repeating the same boring drills. Don’t let the small indoor spaces limit your creativity! Improve your team’s weak points with new games and drills. No one wants to just run around ..read more

Alan Armstrong once stated, “Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” As a young athlete, you might hear your coach tell you that champions are made in the off-season and that’s true! The off-season for an athlete is just as important as the season itself. You may be wondering, why do athletes even need an off-season? The truth is, even the best athletes need a break from what they do best. The off-season is a g ..read more

Your young athlete puts up with a lot during his or her day. They have to wake up early for practice and school. They have to sit through hours of lectures, do homework and at the end of the day they have a game or practice. Plus somewhere in the day, they have to make time for studying and eating. It can be a lot. According to a recent study, children do not receive the proper amount of sleep. Kids between the ages of six and ten need between 10 and 11 hours of sleep every night, and older kids need between eight to nine hours. Sleep is vital for growing kids especially those participating i ..read more

Over the years softball has become a favorite sport. It’s estimated that 40 million of Americans will play at least one softball game during the year! The love for softball starts young. Children as little as five years old start to play softball in little leagues and at home. Many of these children continue to play all the way up into high school and even college. Now the Amateur Softball Association of America has registered over 245,000 softball teams. With all these athletes playing softball you can only imagine all the people who attend the games. These games turn into a party with all th ..read more

Softball is often confused with baseball since both of the games have similar techniques and rules. However, softball is played with a larger ball and on a smaller field. It’s also one of the most played sports in the world! There are 40 million Americans who play softball at least once every year.  With so many people playing softball it’s no wonder the sport keeps growing and becoming an American favorite. Holidays are when you gift loved ones something special that they will remember for years to come. If you have a softball player at home it can be tough to gift them something they will n ..read more

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