Family Sports Life Today

Coach Tom Newell discusses how to prepare before tryouts, the need to stay flexibile with assignments, and how to deal with being cut.  Tom also discusses parental expectations and responsibilities, how to deal with a bad experience, and alternatives to the expenses of a travel team.[Video]

Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry discuss hidden politics in tryouts, the importance of talking with other parents who have participated in the program, and our checklist that parents should use in determining whether a program is right for your kids.  A checklist is available for download (free registration required).  [Video]

Hey Coach!I play another sport besides basketball. The tryouts are a couple of days after my other activity’s season is completed. What can I do to successfully prepare for basketball tryouts? Don’t Panic!! Talk with your present activity coach and ask him/her if you can have permission to “work out” on weekends on your own (as long as it ...

Hey Coach!What are the most important things to remember when trying out for any sport? Stay in shape!!! Coaches have a hard time with players who try out and haven’t put the time in all summer or the offseason to prepare for the “days” of tryouts. If you think you can get by on 3-4 days of workout a couple of weeks prior to the tryout date... ...