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Courtesy of Village Glen Tennis and Pickleball According to Youth Sports Psychology, pickleball’s popularity is growing quickly, with many schools and programs making it part of their offerings. The website play-pkl.com says pickleball is an excellent choice for kids of all ages, noting that it is an accessible sport that offers many significant benefits including physical fitness, social interaction, and mental development. Play-pkl.com cites some important benefits of pickleball for kids. Pickleball is simple, so it is easy for kids to learn and play. The rules are straightforward, and there aren’t many of them. Scaled down paddles now available for younger players, help children enjoy the basics quickly. Pickleball keeps kids physically active, providing a full-body workout, engaging muscles, improving cardiovascular health, and promoting endurance. The game is fast paced, which keeps kids moving, burning calories and getting stronger. #pickleball #youthsports #physicalfitness #socialinteraction #mentaldevelopment Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/esigEh3b

https://lnkd.in/dGQq7gcP If they love what they - they'll do what they love. Probably the most important video I've ever done. It still breaks my heart to see so many sporting systems around the world hanging on to the outdated, out of touch model where every child who picks up a tennis racket or jumps in a swimming pool or kicks a football - should be, must be, has to be on the "pathway" to being an elite athlete. We - and I include my former self - have got this so wrong. Create the sports experience where kids fall in love with sport. Why? Because if you love what you do - you will do what you love - i.e. they keep coming. The only kid who doesn't improve is the one who isn't there! and increasingly - again supported by research all over the world - organzied, competitive sport is dying. It has been dying for many years - covid merely accelerated the decline. So this is my plea: Coaches, parents / carers, sports administrators, sports leaders - PLEASE move on from the "every child must be an elite athlete" version of sport. Put it to rest. It's the 1970s model of sport. Let it go. Instead, focus your energy, your passion and your resources on creating wonderful, connected, engaging, safe sports experiences for every child, inspire them to believe in themselves and give them the opportunity to fall in love with sport. Then - the ones with talent and passion and commitment and resilience - will - if THEY choose - become high performing athletes. It's time we all shifted our mindsets, our attitudes and our focus from the performance pathway to the participation playground. #waynegoldsmith #wgcoaching #sport #sportsparticipation #juniorsport #sportscoaching #sportingsystems #sportsparenting #sportsadministation #sportsperformance #highperformancesport

🏅 To All Gymnast Parents and Coaches: A Hilarious Reality Check! 🏅 🌟 Parents’ Dream: Every gymnast parent thinks their child is the next Olympic champion. It’s the main reason why sports federations are flooded with drama, accusations, and endless complaints. 😆 Athletes’ Excuses: The funny part? When athletes win, it’s because they were the talented ones. When they lose, it’s suddenly all the coach’s fault. Sounds familiar, right? 💪 Dear Coaches: Don’t be sad and just let it go. Without you, these young athletes would struggle to wake up for those grueling morning training sessions. You’re the unsung heroes behind every success and every early morning practice. Let’s face it, sports parents, we all think our kids are Olympic material, but let’s give a shoutout to the coaches who keep the dream alive (and keep their sanity intact) amidst the chaos! 😂👏 #GymnasticsReality #SportsParents #CoachLife #AthleteExcuses #OlympicDreams #KeepItUpCoaches

Thankful to have Tom's valuable insights into Stance and the world of strength-training. Watch the video to hear about the impact of Stance on his strength performance. #digitalhealth #healthdata #strength #AI #strengthtraining #fitness #techstartups #ai #wearables #iot

Why Kids Shouldn’t Specialize in a Sport ⚽️⚾️🥍 I had the opportunity to speak to @_andrewhamel_ x @_prodigyfitness_ …. And Andrew suggests that instead of focusing on one sport, kids should learn a variety of sports to develop different skills. TUNE INTO my weekly House Talk on Instagram where I interview local business owners! #gymowner #kidssports #parentingadvice #ceo #pleasanton #sportsperformance #michelettimedia

"It is time for sport to prioritise joy" - 👏 Cath Bishop, could not agree more. The report, research and your blog cut "to the heart of the role of sport in our lives, asks questions about the experiences we want to create for the next generation through sport, and the sort of society to which we want to belong". "The report invites us to consider, through a long-term lens, how sport can support us while growing up, sustain us through the ups and downs of adult life, and play its role in the crucial shift needed across the country to think preventively about our health." Please read this excellent blog which resonates so strongly with the principles that underpin ParkPlay - making sport and activity fun, for all generations, for now and a more active life. #MeetMovePlay https://lnkd.in/eyAdFipg

Free Goals Setting Framework for the Upcoming Season! 🏆 🎯 When setting a goal, players become more committed, focused and engaged in training and lifestyle. Together with Sara Pederzolli, Sport psychologist in MindQs - Athletes Digital Training team, we built a powerful framework for your players and we are sharing it! So how do you create a framework for young athletes to get their commitment and dedication to their goals? We believe it requires a fine balance between measurable and behavioral goals that establish habits in youth players. 🌟 We want to help them establish habits that will benefit them in all aspects of life, not just in sports. 🏅 That's why, in our framework, we include goals setting for tactics, mental, physical and technical aspects of their game, but it's not just about running faster or scoring more goals. Our framework is about the steps they need to take in order to get there. 🛣 So next time when they want to pursue an achievement, they will know what steps they need to take to get there. MindQs also helps players achieve their goals with interactive tactical sessions, mental content, and the support of our community. 🧠⚽️🏋️♂️ If you want an access to the framework, just comment in this post or reach out through our page. We are all about your success 🌟✨ #sportsbusiness #premierleague #laliga #ligue1 #seriea #bundesliga #soccer #football #sporttech #footballtactics #athletics #mentaltraining

Getting started has never been easier. 🚀 Dive into the world of supportive and inclusive athletics with Hairston Family Fitness! We've got everything you need to level up your game. 🏆 Connect with top-notch coaches, tailor your training, and join an empowering community. Ready to smash those personal bests? 💪 Email us at YouthAthleteDevelpmentAcademy@gmail.com to kickstart your journey! 💌 Share your thoughts on inclusive sports communities below or tag a buddy who needs to see this! 👇 #AthleteDevelopment #CoachingExcellence #InclusiveFitness

Excellent article on non-traditional games, capturing the very essence of what Hungerball stands for: “Non-traditional sports, which fall outside the grouping of mainstream sporting activities, are growing in popularity. […]Non-traditional sports can help us to move beyond traditional, coach-led approaches to skill acquisition. It’s important for children to practise a range of different movements and develop a varied ‘movement library’. Non-traditional sporting activities give children more choice — making it easier for every child to find a form of exercise that suits them. By encouraging more children to engage in physical activity, we can help to produce positive health outcomes for future generations. […] We must give kids a variety of sporting experiences, thereby maximising their chances of finding the sport(s) that they love.” #balanceisbetter #sportnewzealand #hungerball #findyourgame #neverstopplaying

Hey Sports Coaches! As we guide our young athletes from recreational sports into the competitive pathway, we always wish their parents knew a few things. What are those 1 or 2 things for you? Share below! ##### This transition can be challenging for athletes and their parents. As coaches, we play a crucial role in making this transition smooth and successful. But what if there was something that could support both you and your parents, ultimately benefiting your young athletes? ##### I'm excited to share that I have a solution that can do just that. Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, let's start a conversation. Share your thoughts below and let's learn from each other. Together, we can make a difference in our athletes' journey. Please register with your email and Check out the full guide: https://lnkd.in/ejGH4k4t #SportsCoaches #parents #athletes