Youth soccer tryout drills should test technique, tactics, fitness, and psychology. The perfect soccer team. The right mix of athleticism and skills; a group of kids that complement each other on and off the field and carry out the coach’s schemes … Read More
Author Archives: Chris Knutson
How to Turn Your Next Tryout into a Youth Sports Sponsorship Opportunity
Most youth sports organizations will agree that tryouts are meant to evaluate players and determine rosters for the upcoming season. But what if open tryouts could also raise a sponsorship opportunity for organizations? While youth athletes are the focus of … Read More
Hydration in Youth Sports: How to Keep Athletes Safe & Hydrated
Proper hydration in youth sports can be easily overlooked, but it’s important to keep in mind. Kids are often in warm environments when they participate in sports – on a field on a hot summer day, in a stuffy gym, or … Read More
How to Create a Positive Youth Sports Culture
In June, a brawl broke out at a 12-under softball tournament in Tennessee. No, it wasn’t pre-teen girls fighting – it was their parents. As parents threw punches and tackled each other to the ground, the young athletes could be … Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Player Evaluation Software
Youth sports evaluations are changing – for the better. Athlete evaluation software is emerging as a must-have technology for youth sports organizations of all sizes as they need to run more efficiently and provide better service to players and parents. … Read More
Risk Management Tips for Youth Sports Organizations
KidsIn game-time scenarios, it can sometimes pay off for coaches and players to take a risk. But when it comes to the overall management of a youth sports organization, there is no room for risk-taking. Youth sports clubs have the … Read More
5 Youth Hockey Drills to Run at Your Next Practice [Guest Post: Honest Hockey]
For young hockey players, there is a lot to learn. However, trying to show them everything at once will only overwhelm them and work against learning. Instead, teach them drills to build the basic skills they need to be successful … Read More
How to Promote Your Youth Sports Club Using Social Media
You might cringe at the mention of social media, but believe it or not, it can be one of the greatest marketing tools for promoting your youth sports club. Social media is free to use as a marketer making it … Read More
5 Signs of a Good Youth Sports Organization
If asked to think of an example of a good, well-run youth sports organization, one team probably comes to mind. Now think of a bad youth sports organization. A couple of examples likely come to mind. What’s the difference between … Read More
10 Easy Steps to Creating a Youth Sports Club Budget
While the focus of a youth sports club might be securing coaches, players, equipment, and facilities, an organization can’t function without the money to fund the team and its needs for the season. To ensure a youth sports team has … Read More