Resources for Coaches and Leaders

Articles from ISYS

1. Consistent Practice Intensity - Eliminating the "Going Through the Motions" Syndrome - Larry Lauer, Ph. D.
2. How to play Tough and Clean Hockey - Larry Lauer, Ph. D.

Ask the Experts

1. What are the appropriate number of practices and games for children ages 5 to 9?
2. Are high school sports good for kids?
3. Should I encourage my nine-year-old child to lift weights?
4. Do School Sports Teach Good Sportsmanship?
5. Does yelling and screaming motivate young athletes?
6. Should I worry about heat-related problems in young athletes?
7. How can I motivate my 8 and 9 year-old players?
8. How can I help my players be a team?
9. How do I get my players to accept their roles on the team?
10. Does mental training in sports have the same effects on children as it does on adults? Who benefits more from mental training: young or adult athletes?
11. How big is the problem of drugs in sport today?
12. Should my daughter specialize in one sport?
13. Should my husband consider coaching?
14. What can I do to stop becoming so nervous when watching my child compete?

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