Nobody becomes a youth lacrosse coach because they love delivering bad news. But lacrosse tryout cuts are an unavoidable part of the job — and how you handle them matters more than most coaches realize. The conversation you have with … Read More
Author Archives: Zach Crouse
2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship: Preview, Bracket & Final Four Storylines
Memorial Day weekend is lacrosse’s biggest stage, and the women’s game is delivering in 2026. The Final Four is set, the storylines are stacked, and the best player in college lacrosse is on a mission to go back-to-back. Whether you’re … Read More
Evaluate. Place. Offer: Smarter Volleyball Tryouts with JVA
We recently partnered with the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) for a deep dive into one of the most important (and challenging) parts of running a club: tryouts. Featuring TeamGenius experts Gabe Malinski, Gabe Skelly and Briana Schunzel alongside JVA leadership, … Read More
Sports Evaluation Software: Work Smarter with Automated Scoring Forms
For most youth sports organizations, tryout season isn’t just busy—it’s overwhelming. Behind every smooth evaluation is hours of administrative work: organizing players, scheduling sessions, and preparing detailed scoring systems. One of the most time-consuming tasks? Building a consistent, accurate sports … Read More
Youth Lacrosse Drills for Beginners: Buiding the Foundation
Every great lacrosse player started somewhere — usually in a backyard with a stick, a ball, and a whole lot of determination. If your child is gearing up for their first tryout, or you’re a coach running a U10 or … Read More
2026 NBA Draft Combine Winners and Losers: What Every Coach Needs to Know
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine wrapped up this week in Chicago — and the results were eye-opening. Nearly 120 prospects descended on Wintrust Arena to face the most standardized evaluation process in professional sports: official measurements, athletic testing, shooting drills, … Read More
NBA Draft Combine 2026: What the Week Looks Like, Key Tests, and Top Athletes to Watch
The NBA Draft Combine is one of the most important evaluation events in basketball. Each May, the league brings together top draft-eligible prospects in Chicago for a week-long process that blends athletic testing, live competition, medical evaluations, and interviews — … Read More
Top Youth Sports Podcasts Every Parent, Coach, and Athlete Should Listen To
Youth sports are evolving fast—and staying informed can make all the difference for young athletes, parents, and coaches. From athlete development and mindset to parenting advice and coaching insights, today’s best youth sports podcasts deliver real-world conversations with experts who … Read More
Fun Football Drills for Youth Players: Keep Practice Competitive and Exciting
If your players dread practice, they’re not going to improve. The secret to developing great athletes isn’t running them until they drop—it’s making drills so competitive and engaging that they can’t wait to show up. The best fun football drills … Read More
Flag Football Drills: The Best Drills for Skill Development and Team Success
Flag football is the fastest-growing youth sport in America, and for good reason. It’s accessible, inclusive, and teaches the fundamentals of football without the injury risk of tackle. The NFL is expanding flag football programs rapidly, creating real opportunities for … Read More