tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148219542012-02-06T01:18:30.275-08:00Online Kid Sports to buy kid sporting goods including baseball, basketball,football and soccer equipment.Also offers online games,sports news,kids fun,kids music,sports coaching tips,sports memorabilia,kids chats free e-mail and much moreKen Kaisermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06388324651913325165noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14821954.post-1155196768571200592006-08-10T00:50:00.000-07:002006-08-10T00:59:28.593-07:00

A couple of weeks ago I went to the All-Star Game with my Dad, who grew up in Pittsburgh, and my two sons, Benji and Bobby. We had a great time going to the Fan Fest, the Home Run Derby and the Game. PNC Park is one of the best new parks and we all had a great few days of baseball and camaraderie across three generations. During the course of the game, and watching some ofthe events during the

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Those of us with kids involved in youth sports know how consuming it can be for our families. Weekends are dominated by games and weekdays by practices. The ties that bond us together are often tightened during these activities, but do our kids do too much too soon? When many of us were kids, there were not nearly as many organized activities; now that we have martial arts, religious studies,

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Close Game LessonsPreviously we've discussed how sports teach us valuable life lessons: teamwork, getting along with others, doing your best, and the value of winning and losing. Since the odds of winning the lottery may be better than the chances of becoming a professional athlete, the focus for us and our kids should be on these lessons and also on the character building that can come from

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"Good morning Terry!"You hear the exclamation from each of the surprisingly cheerful early morning workout crew as they enter the posh Sports Club LA that features a clientele of "A-List" Hollywood celebrities, multi-millionaire business tycoons, and even some regular people. When the doors are unlocked at 5:00 AM, Terry Robinson is there to smile and greet every member just like he has been

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Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers who won the Super Bowl and became champions of the world for a record tying 5th time.It must have been great to hoist the Lombardi Trophy as the hapless Seahawks looked on in defeat. What a bunch of losers falling flat on their face like a baby first learning to walk. Of course, they did finish 2nd best - ahead of the other 30 losing teams that didn't

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Each new year I always like thinking about goals and success. While all of us want to be successful, most people differ on what constitutes being a success. It's especially important when working with kids to help them define for them what their goals for success should be. When your child comes home with an "B+" on their math test, are we happy or do we ask them why they didn't get an "A"? As

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The Dodgers had a breakfast a couple of weeks ago to tell their story about off-season moves and the team they’ll put on the field for 2005. I was there to listen to the new owner, Frank McCourt, the general manager, Paul DePodesta, Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, and the Dodgers’ manager, Jim Tracy. They told a good story about the Dodgers and what their plans are, but the most interesting aspect

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New Year’s day means different things to different people. Certainly, spending time with family and friends and watching some great college bowl games. In our house, a new year also means making resolutions.It started about 15 years ago when my wife and I were on a ski trip together – before kids. It was one of those days in Taos, New Mexico where the snow was coming down so heavy that you

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Coaching youth sports is a challenge. Most of our kids are really happy to have us step up to the plate and coach and, despite the time we give up, most parents find the experience equally rewarding. However, there are some major things that every coach needs to do and understand before they start the season: 1) coach with the proper attitude; 2) coach with the proper fundamentals; and, 3) learn

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A slider can be an effective pitch and is often easier to throw than a curve. Start slow and mix it up. Practice the slider gently and easily at first. Slowly build up speed over time. Never go through a pitching warm-up throwing only sliders. Mix up all your pitches for more balance and less risk of injury. Throw the ball like a football pass, with the wrist cocked at a 90 degree angle . The

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Projection of Parents, Friends and Relatives – Projection is one of the defense mechanisms identified by Freud and still acknowledged today. According to Freud, projection is when someone is threatened by or afraid of their own impulses so they attribute these impulses to someone else. For example, a parent or grandparent who is so nervous about the outcome of a game can project their own

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" What Is Stress? "Changes, such as sudden trauma, several big crises, or many small daily hassles, cause stress. The human body has different ways of responding to stress; one quick responding nerve-hormonal system involving adrenaline, another long-lasting system involving cortisol, and perhaps others. These systems not only determine the intensity of our anxiety reactions but also our

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Pressure is part of all sports and its impact in youth sports is something we need to carefully evaluate. The spotlight is brightest in baseball; there is simply no place to hide. For the pitcher, batter, catcher and anybody the ball is hit to, all the attention of parents and peers is riveted on that player. In soccer, basketball or other sports, it’s easy enough to “blend in”, but not in

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