Category: Editorials
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Is My Player Ready for Competitive Soccer? Part 2
(Jul 11th, 2012)
Last time we looked at several topics I believe should be considered in determining if your player is ready for the jump to club soccer. Things such as whether the lifestyle of club soccer was a good fit for your family, if your player had enough passion for the game, and examining your own motives. You can see the entire article here. My list is by no means definitive, but I have been managing and coaching soccer teams for 10 years now and these are the most common mistakes I see parents making for their children. This time around I will wrap up with a few more hot topics for your consideration:
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TeamSnap All-Stars: OWLS-Dragonflies Dragon Boat Team. How These Lawyers Embrace Their Competitive Spirit Outside the Courtroom
(Jun 26th, 2012)
Team: OWLS-Dragonflies
Sport: Dragon Boat Racing
Location: Portland, OregonIt takes way more paddling than we prepared for to catch Coach Laura Ricker and her teammates on any occasion once they hit the water. So, we decided to send an email instead.
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“Simulation”: Cheating or Gamesmanship?
(Apr 30th, 2012)
Webster defines simulation as “the act or process of pretending; feigning.”
For those not familiar with how the term applies to soccer, it can best be characterized as attempting to fool the referee into calling a foul in your team’s favor. Commonly called flopping or diving, it can occur anywhere on the field, but is usually attempted inside the 18 yard box outside the opponent’s goal because a foul called inside this area is awarded a penalty-kick (essentially a free goal).
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Is My Player Ready for Competitive Soccer? Part 1
(Apr 11th, 2012)
This is a question every parent should be asking themselves BEFORE they bring their player to a club (“travel team”) tryout. I have seen time and time again where parents bring their player out to one of our practices and the player is clearly in over their head and not ready for the challenge of playing on our gold-level team. You can help avoid confidence crushing rejection – and rejection will happen at some point, no matter how good your player is – by taking your time and considering the important issues I will be covering over the next two articles.
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Stop Helping Me Fill Out Forms!
(Jul 12th, 2011)
I’ve been filling out a lot of online forms lately, and have noticed a trend that should stop NOW. Too many programmers have decided to “help” us fill out the telephone number by automatically tabbing between fields.
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TeamSnap All Stars: Royal City Rollergirls. League President Uses TeamSnap to Coordinate Competitions and Community Service
(Jun 28th, 2011)
Team: Royal City Rollergirls
Sport: Roller Derby
Location: Guelph, OntarioThis week we connected with Cynthia, Founder and President of the Royal City Rollergirls roller derby team. These ladies are the wheel deal! In case you are not familiar with the sport, the game is played with two teams roller skating around an oval track. Points are scored when the designated scoring player (the “jammer”) laps members of the opposing team so both teams are playing offense and defense simultaneously. The Rollergirls are about a lot more than just the sport, they also come together to do community service and have hopes to grow the organization with leagues for men and children. And they’re using TeamSnap to keep everything organized.
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Let’s Hear It For Dad
(Jun 20th, 2011)
In honor of Father’s Day, we decided to republish a post celebrating dads and their dedication to kids and sports. What did you do to celebrate Father’s Day? Enjoy the video!
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BolderBOULDER Race Day Wrap Up
(Jun 10th, 2011)
We had a great time over Memorial Day weekend representing TeamSnap at the BolderBOULDER Race Day Expo. The BolderBOULDER is the second largest timed race in the U.S. with over 54,000 participants and 31 bands lining the 10K course. We were thrilled to support the BoldRunning training program to help manage the official group training for the race – check out our pre-race write up here.
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Come Find TeamSnap This Weekend at the BolderBOULDER!
(May 27th, 2011)
The BolderBOULDER is the second largest timed race in the U.S. with over 54,000 participants and an awesome Memorial Day tradition dating back to 1979. Runners enjoy 31 bands and other entertainment as they make their way through the beautiful Boulder scenery that lines this 10k race. This is our first year as a sponsor, so we won’t just be running in the event, you can also find us at the finish line in the Race Day EXPO.
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TeamSnap Welcomes A New Addition To The Team!
(May 26th, 2011)
A big shout out and welcome to John Demos, our summer intern and most recent addition to the TeamSnap roster!Preparing to enter his senior year at the University of Colorado Boulder, John is coming off a busy year at the Leeds School of Business, where he was a full-time student (both socially and academically), part-time program assistant, Vice President of Alumni Relations for Alpha Kappa Psi, and member of the CU Cycling team.
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Selling TeamSnap to Your Team: Show Them How Organizing Online Makes Their Lives Easier
(May 23rd, 2011)
A basic principle in sales is to put yourself in the customer’s shoes and ask the question, “what’s in it for me.” This definitely applies when introducing your team to TeamSnap. It’s a new method of online team management that engages players and parents, and increase efficiency, but it’s also… new. The first tactic, and probably the most important one, is to explain to the team why you are using TeamSnap and the many ways that it will help them.
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We May Not Have Been Far Off With ‘TeamsNap’: Why Pro Athletes Sleep 12 Hours A Day
(May 2nd, 2011)
Now that the laughter has subsided from our April Fool’s shenanigans of changing our focus from TeamSnap to TeamsNap, we wanted to share a cool infographic from Fast Company’s Co.Design on the effects of sleep (or lack of sleep) on the body. Did you know that a typical pro athlete gets between 10-12 hours a night compared to the average person’s 6.44 hours? Note to self: sleep more, make millions of dollars playing sports.
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TeamSnap Top 5: Bizarre Sports That You Have Never Heard Of… And Should
(Apr 29th, 2011)
Here at TeamSnap, we support over 100 different kinds of sports and non-sports groups. We’re talking everything from Soccer and Softball to Curling and Ki-O-Rahi. This may sound like a lot, but people all over the world create new sports every day so we decided to do some research to see just what we could come up with.
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Team Preparing For The Longest Non-Stop Relay Race in The World Manages Training Online with TeamSnap
(Apr 27th, 2011)
Team Runner’s Delight is using TeamSnap to organize their training for Roparun, the longest non-stop relay race in the world, with the goal of raising money for people with cancer. They were featured in Tonic, a digital media company promoting good news going on around the world. Just in case you missed it, read the full article below or link to it here.
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Making the Difference
(Apr 22nd, 2011)
I love messages like the following, which I just received today:
“Hi Dave, I’m not sure if this email address is reaching you, Dave Dupont, CEO of Teamsnap. If it is, I just want to tell you how nice it is having a receptive audience from your staff to listen to my ideas to make Teamsnap better. I found Margaux on your company’s Facebook page, and she responded to me immediately. She provided excellent Customer Service, and she should be applauded for it.”
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TeamSnap Top 5: Best Trick Plays
(Mar 29th, 2011)
Trick plays are certainly sneaky, and may not always be held in the highest regard, but we also have to recognize the creativity and delivery that goes into a successfully executed trick play. For every fruitful trick play, there are probably 100 failures. The Little Giants made “The Annexation of Puerto RIco” famous when they used it to take down the Cowboys in a dramatic underdog win. From the original “Fumblerooski” to the recent Driscoll Middle School acting clinic, we went out to find our five favorites and hope you will enjoy the trickery.
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How Can You Help Athletes to Feel More Confident and Perform Better in Sports?
(Mar 22nd, 2011)
Interacting with our customers on a daily basis, I have the pleasure of talking to coaches, team moms and dads, league administrators, managers, and sports parents. Everyone has their own approach to youth sports, but there is an overarching theme of seeking to create a positive sports experience for kids, promoting growth and personal development. According to sports psychology experts, Patrick and Lisa Cohn, confidence is the number one trait that determines whether kids enjoy and succeed at sports. Based on this knowledge, they have created a wonderful program to help parents, coaches, and their young athletes improve kids’ mental game skills for success in sports and life.Read more on How Can You Help Athletes to Feel More Confident and Perform Better in Sports?…
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TeamSnap All-Stars: East Fishkill Rampage Soccer. Team Dad Saves Time Tracking Player Availability Using TeamSnap
(Mar 17th, 2011)
Team: East Fishkill Rampage
Sport: Soccer
Location: East Fishkill, New YorkWe connected with Jeff, father and manager of the U-12 East Fishkill Rampage soccer team to learn more about the Rampage and how they are using TeamSnap’s soccer team website. He gave us some great ideas for TeamSnap and helpful advice for all team managers.
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TeamSnap Top 5: Funny ESPN Commercials
(Feb 25th, 2011)
Last month we brought you the Top 5 Sports Celebration Videos. For the second edition of our TeamSnap Top 5 we have compiled our all time favorite ESPN commercials. From the 1996 New York Rangers to the 2010 Washington Capitals we have scoured the ESPN archives to find the true gems. It was hard to pick only five so be sure to post your favorites in case we missed them. Enjoy!
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TeamSnap All-Stars: East York Mosquito Bulldogs. Baseball manager finds link to maps most useful because her team can find the fields
(Feb 24th, 2011)
Team: East York Minor Mosquito Bulldogs
Sport: Baseball
Location: Toronto, OntarioThe East York Baseball Minor Mosquito Bulldogs are a competitive AAA team of age nine boys, representing the East York Baseball Association (EYBA) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We had the pleasure to talk with Dodie Mezo, the new team manager, to find out more about the Bulldogs and why this team rocks!
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The East Bay Soldiers Pair Basketball With Education To Find Success On And Off The Court
(Feb 18th, 2011)
The East Bay Soldiers, a TeamSnap basketball team, are using athletics as a means to communicate the importance of education and integrity. And it’s working! They were featured last week in Tonic, a digital media company promoting good news going on around the world. Just in case you missed it, you can read the full article below or link to it here.
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Healthy and Hassle Free Half-Time Snack Ideas
(Feb 15th, 2011)
It’s your turn on refreshments and you are not sure what to bring? Don’t panic! There are lots of inexpensive and fun options that you can prepare in minutes. Instead of running by the grocery store to pick up the same old cookies and juice, try these equally quick and easy snacks that are tasty and healthy (which makes for happy kids AND happy parents).
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TeamSnap All-Stars: Ohtani Dragon Kings. Basketball mom uses TeamSnap to simplify communication and volunteering
(Feb 8th, 2011)
Team: Ohtani E2 Dragon Kings
Sport: Basketball
Location: Berkeley, CAConcentrating on effort, teamwork and sportsmanship the Ohtani Dragon Kings are off to a great first season. We interviewed team manager and proud mom, Christine Sullivan, to learn more about the Dragon Kings (and to find out where they got that awesome name!)
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Team Parent Playbook: How To Be A Great Team Manager
(Feb 4th, 2011)
Team moms and dads, listen up! Managing a team is no small feat and whether you are a first timer or a tenured sports parent, we want to be helpful resource for your next season. This is part of a series of blog posts about best practices and new ideas for the team manager. This edition is written by one of our very own TeamSnap customers, Emily Cohen. To read more of Emily’s work you can visit her website or take a look at her articles on SoccerAmerica.
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Are Chinese Mothers Superior Or Is Yin-Yang The Answer For Sports Parents?
(Jan 24th, 2011)
You have likely come across the controversial Wall Street Journal article, “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior” or one of the appalled or unapologetic responses to the “Tiger Mother”. In the article (which is an excerpt from her book, “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother“) Amy Chua discusses parenting differences between Chinese and Westerners proudly describing her childrens’ high academic standards (A’s in all subjects outside of PE and drama) and philosophy on substandard performance (“to excoriate, punish, and shame the child”). Amy notes that she is using the terms Chinese and Western loosely and goes on to describe her interpretation of the cultural differences with this conclusion:
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Team Parent Playbook: Should You Be The Team Manager?
(Jan 20th, 2011)
Team moms and dads, listen up! Managing a team is no small feat and whether you are a first timer or a tenured sports parent, we want to be a helpful resource for your next season. We will be writing a series of blog posts about best practices and ideas for the team manager.
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TeamSnap All-Stars: SAA Rams Wrestling – Team dad uses TeamSnap to get more parents involved with the wrestling squad
(Jan 18th, 2011)
Team: SAA Rams
Sport: Wrestling
Location: York County, PAWhen Harrison Trahan decided to pick up wrestling last year, his dad Jesse jumped in head first, taking an active role as coach and confidant. The Rams encourage parent and family involvement in many capacities. Despite not having any previous wrestling background, Jesse was delighted to join many other fathers as a volunteer coach. Over the summer, the Ram’s president invited Jesse to join the board and he gladly accepted.
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TeamSnap Top 5: Funny Celebration Videos
(Jan 10th, 2011)
With the new year we are starting a new tradition and we are rolling out the red carpet for the “TeamSnap Top 5″ Each month we’re going to share with you a new list inspired by our love of sports and the TeamSnap community. This month we are kicking it off with a compilation of our favorite celebration videos. From mites on ice to the NFL, we have searched far and wide to bring you the true knee slappers. We hope that you find inspiration in the lighter side of sports, enjoy!
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Encouraging Athletes: The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
(Dec 29th, 2010)
Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn and Youth Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn are co-founders of The Ultimate Sports Parent. This is part of a series of guest blogs about cultivating confident and coachable young athletes. Listen to their podcast with TeamSnap CEO Dave Dupont about being a committed and balanced sports parent.
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Helping Sports Kids Take Responsibility For Their Confidence
(Dec 23rd, 2010)
Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn and Youth Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn are co-founders of The Ultimate Sports Parent. This is part of a series of guest blogs about cultivating confident and coachable young athletes. Listen to their podcast with TeamSnap CEO Dave Dupont about being a committed and balanced sports parent.
Read more on Helping Sports Kids Take Responsibility For Their Confidence…
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Fun Ideas for Sports Kids During Tournament Down Time
(Dec 21st, 2010)
Last week we shared tips for parents on staying involved and productive at the rink or gym during tournament time. This post is focused on the players and offers ideas for keeping them engaged and safe during their down time at tournaments. Special thanks to the Hockey Mom in Canada community who shared many great ideas for the post.
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Identifying Sports Kids Top Confidence Killers: Part Two
(Dec 17th, 2010)
Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn and Youth Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn are co-founders of The Ultimate Sports Parent. This is part of a series of guest blogs about cultivating confident and coachable young athletes. Listen to their podcast with TeamSnap CEO Dave Dupont about being a committed and balanced sports parent.
Read more on Identifying Sports Kids Top Confidence Killers: Part Two…
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Tips for Parents on Getting Involved and Staying Productive During Tournament Time
(Dec 16th, 2010)
It is tournament time again, and if you have kids playing sports, it is likely that you will be spending at least a few upcoming weekends at a rink or gymnasium. That means a whole lot of action packed competition… and a whole lot of down time. We partnered with Theresa of the”Hockey Mom in Canada” community, who has organized an incredible and engaged network of (you guessed it) hockey moms to ask them how they pass the time and stay productive at the rink. They offered up some great ideas and we have added a few of our own to help you get the most out of your time.Read more on Tips for Parents on Getting Involved and Staying Productive During Tournament Time…
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TeamSnap All-Stars: Lamma Outrigger Canoe of Hong Kong
(Dec 13th, 2010)
Team: Lamma
Sport: Outrigger Canoe
Location: Lamma Island, Hong KongLamma Island is the third-largest island southwest of Hong Kong inhabited by a relatively tiny population of 6,000 people, including many expatriates, teachers, artists, and musicians. Just a twenty-minute ferry ride from the city, it is a traditional fishing community with rich local culture and a neighborhood feel. It is here that you will find the Lamma Outrigger crews paddling year-round, with their peak season falling in the late summer through the autumn. We had the opportunity to speak with Gina, Chairperson of the Lamma OCC, to hear more about their club and here’s what we learned: Lamma Outrigger is a wild and funny bunch. Beyond their passion for old-fashioned training and their flat-out addiction for ocean canoeing, you’re likely to find them paddling in sequined red headbands or breaking out into sporadic nation vs nation wrestling matches (Canadians are currently leading the match results, though the Americans and British are staging a potential coup).
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Helping Sports Kids Increase Their Confidence: Identifying the Top Confidence Killers
(Dec 10th, 2010)
Award-winning parenting writer Lisa Cohn and Youth Sports Psychology expert Dr. Patrick Cohn are co-founders of The Ultimate Sports Parent. This is the first in a series of guest blogs about cultivating confident and coachable young athletes. Listen to their podcast with TeamSnap CEO Dave Dupont about being a committed and balanced sports parent.
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Who Is Helping Whom? How Our Customers Are Using Support To Help Us
(Dec 7th, 2010)
TeamSnap’s reason for being is to make life easier for those who organize and participate in team and group activities. TeamSnap is a technological tool, but we do not assume our customers are technologists or professional organizers. We do everything we can to make the application über-intuitive, so obvious that any user can pick it up and use it.Read more on Who Is Helping Whom? How Our Customers Are Using Support To Help Us…
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Tech Evangelist Robert Scoble Likes TeamSnap’s Focus on Our Customers: Check Out the Interview with CEO Dave
(Dec 3rd, 2010)
From Robert Scoble’s Blog: Scobleizer
Loved startup: TeamSnap helps people manage sports and other teams
December 2, 2010 By Robert ScobleOne reason I watch Twitter so closely is to see which companies are loved. TeamSnap is one that kept showing up here and there. They have 30,000 sports teams already using it to manage their teams (after only being out a year-and-a-half).
Here Dave DuPont, CEO, came to my house to talk about why his company is so loved.
Some things? Attitude.
Funky sports. Focus on customers. Non-corporate speak.
Hey, startups, or, really, anyone, want to see how to do it? Watch this video.
I’m very proud that they are hosted on Rackspace, too. Matches our focus on customers.
Click here to read more from Robert on his blog, Scobleizer.
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TeamSnap All-Stars Profile: Parangal Dance Company
(Nov 23rd, 2010)
Parangal Dance Company is a Filipino Folk Dance Group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Parangal’s mission is to preserve and promote the rich Filipino heritage through the art of dance. We spoke with Executive Director, Karina Fantillo Cruz, to learn more about this beautiful form of Filipino culture.
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TeamSnap All Stars Profile: Norberry/Glenlee Knights Ringette
(Nov 15th, 2010)
Team: Norberry/Glenlee Knights Ringette
Sport: Ringette
Location: Manitoba, CanadaOn November 5th, Canada took home the silver in the World Ringette Championship, after being defeated by Finland in the best-of-three finals. Although heartbreaking, the second place finish only inspires the Norberry/Glenlee Knights to work even harder so that one day they may be able to represent the Canadian team and bring home the gold. The Knights are an enthusiastic U-10 ringette team from Manitoba, Canada. We spoke with head coach, Patricia Coward, to learn more about the sport of ringette and the Knights.
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Wisconsin QB Scott Tolzien Learns The Meaning of True Perseverance
(Nov 11th, 2010)
Perseverance, optimism, and courage are just a few of the qualities that are inherently introduced through sports. In the case of Jaxson Hinkens, a young athlete diagnosed with stage four cancer, these traits are simply a way of life. This ESPN video tells the heartwarming story of Jason and his friendship with Wisconsin Quarterback, Scott Tolzien.
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5 Tips to Develop Positive Kids
(Nov 5th, 2010)
This is a guest post by Jon Gordon, prominent author, speaker, and consultant. To read more of Jon’s articles or sign up for his weekly newsletter, you can visit his website: http://www.jongordon.com/ Although geared towards parents, these tips are important and applicable to those coaching and managing teams. -
5 Tips to Get The Most Out of Practice Time
(Nov 2nd, 2010)
Practice is precious. This is the time when athletes master the fundamentals, develop and hone their skills, and learn to play together as a team. It may sound cliche but practice is really where games are won. As a former collegiate athlete and captain, I constantly thought about what my teammates and I could do to make practice as effective and efficient as possible. Whether your team practices once a week or every day, it is important to make the most out of the time spent. Here are 5 tips to making sure that you and your team get the most out of practice. -
Looking For The Perfect Holiday Gift For Your Favorite Athlete? Check Out Our Free Giveaway!
(Oct 25th, 2010)
Call My Play is a fresh company bringing professional broadcasting to youth sports. Call My Play allows you to turn your sports videos into a custom highlight reel with professional announcers, such as Greg Papa, the voice of the Oakland Raiders, calling the play. Is it a hockey highlight reel that you want? Look no further than Randy Hahn, 17 year veteran with the San Jose Sharks, to give the play-by-play. Call My Play’s professional announcers call soccer, football, basketball, and many other sports.
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“Leave No Boobs Behind!” Walking Group Does What it Says Thanks to TeamSnap
(Oct 20th, 2010)
An aptly named group “Leave No Boobs Behind” used TeamSnap to stay on track while training for the Susan G. Komen breast cancer walk. Nine women, headed by Skippack, Pa. resident Jennifer Roynan, trained together for the October three day walk in Philadelphia — all were walking for different reasons.Read more on “Leave No Boobs Behind!” Walking Group Does What it Says Thanks to TeamSnap…
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TeamSnap All-Stars Profile: Silverfin Lacrosse
(Oct 18th, 2010)
What do a Hollywood lacrosse club and a C-130 prop plane have in common? The Silverfin name, a propensity for titanium, and a well-greased system of operation.
The Silverfin Lacrosse Story:
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Eye-Fi Lets You Upload Photos Instantly – A Perfect Time Saver for Parents, Coaches, and Players
(Oct 11th, 2010)
We just came across Eye-Fi, an amazing tool that allows your photos to “fly where you want them to be” immediately after snapping the shot, and knew that it was too good not to share. Here is how it works: the Eye-Fi card is a wireless memory card that fits into the camera just like a standard memory card. It has built in Wi-Fi so that you can transfer your photos and videos to your computer and any sharing sites that you choose. -
Team Building Ideas For The New Season
(Sep 14th, 2010)
It is the time of year for lots of new beginnings – a new school year, new sports season, and new teammates. It is important for coaches to help players get acquainted and to foster team building both on and off of the field. Jubed.com offers a great resource for team building activities which can be selected based on the participants’ age and the objectives. Are you trying to introduce everyone with a getting “to know you” activity or are you hoping to improve communication with a team challenge? Do you have just ten minutes or an entire day? Jubed has suggestions for all of the above. Setting aside some time for having fun and developing team chemistry off the field can go a long way and often translates into a more cohesive team on the field.
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Today Show’s Tips For Heading Back To School
(Aug 25th, 2010)
Since we know TeamSnap users understand the importance of organizing and simplifying we wanted to share this Back to School video from the Today Show for some tips and tricks to making the transition seamless and fun.
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From Teammates to Soulmates – WSJ Article Highlights Romances Blossoming On The Adult Rec Field
(Aug 20th, 2010)
Making friends, having fun, staying in shape, partaking in “friendly” competition – there are many reasons why people choose to play recreational sports post college. Finding love? That’s a new one. But apparently birds of a feather… wear the same uniform, or at least the opposing team’s. According to this Wall Street Journal article, The Dating Game Takes to the Field, intramural sports can be better than a dating service when it comes to finding someone with similar interests. The very act of playing team sports can enhance the potential for attraction, says dating coach Tracey Steinberg. “It is easy to encourage, acknowledge and support your fellow teammates, which can be attractive to others.” Ms. Steinberg also cites the “Romeo and Juliet” mentality that can ensnare members of opposing teams.
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Spyder pledges $1000 to Wounded Warrior Project
(Jul 28th, 2010)
Congrats to our Boulder neighbors, ski apparel brand Spyder Active Sports, who have just announced their pledge to raise $1,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project by reaching out to their Facebook page members. WWP is a nonprofit which provides programs and services to injured soldiers returning from war. Great use of social media – talk about webbing for good. Go Spyder!
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We Applaud a Great Bit of Sportsmanship
(Mar 15th, 2010)
One of our customers forwarded us the attached, which describes the compassion of the US women’s under-17 soccer team after defeating Haiti in a qualifying match. The reaction of the US goalie, Bryane Heaberlin, and the rest of the US team to the despondency of Hati’s goalie after the 9-0 drubbing exemplifies sensitivity and sportsmanship. We applaud Bryane and her teammates. They represent the best of what sports can be about.
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College Basketball’s Defining Moments of the Decade – Mike DeCourcy/SportingNews
(Oct 13th, 2009)
It was easily the most surprising assignment of my career, outside of a newspaper ordering me to cover auto racing though I can’t even drive a stick. Some weeks back, the editors of Sporting News asked me to write about the player, coach and team of the…
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Zamboni at Thayer Arena catches fire | turnto10.com
(Oct 13th, 2009)
WARWICK, R.I. – A youth hockey tournament had just finished less than an hour before the fire started. The city rink is regularly used by youth leagues, a figure skating group, and four high school hockey teams.
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Chris Paul Stands Tall for Kids – Tonic
(Oct 12th, 2009)
As a kid, New Orleans Hornets’ star Chris Paul seemed more suited to be a horse jockey than a basketball player, but the 4-foot-1 baller tried out for the team anyway. Both in grade school and in high school, Paul had to put up with lots of short jokes, but looks who’s laughing now. The 2008 MVP runner-up is now arguably the best point guard in the league.
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Listen to Your Body to Prevent Injuries – The Spectrum
(Oct 12th, 2009)
An active lifestyle can bring its own set of health issues. After all, you don’t usually get swimmer’s ear or tennis elbow while sitting on the couch.
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Girls Take the Lead on Internet Safety in Online Safety Initiative
(Oct 9th, 2009)
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and Girl Scouts of the USA, the preeminent organization for building leadership in girls, is continuing to take the lead in highlighting the importance of online safety for girls, highlighting their innovative online safety campaign called LMK (Let Me Know) (www.lmk.girlscouts.org), launched by Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows.
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Cheerleaders are Becoming More Acrobatic…and More Often Injured – CountOn2
(Oct 8th, 2009)
Gone are the days of pom-poms and spirit fingers on the sidelines of sporting events. Cheerleading these days is hard core!
Read the full article and watch the video on www2.counton2.com.
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Amherst High School Goes Pink – MetroWNY.com
(Oct 8th, 2009)
This year every team is united in the same fight.
One year ago the Amherst High School girls’ varsity swim team made headlines in Western New York with their Pink in the Pool event that raised awareness for breast cancer research.
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Miley Cyrus: Get UR Good On Video & Community Action with Youth Service America
(Oct 8th, 2009)
Miley Cyrus Gets UR Good On With Youth Service America (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Miley Cyrus is promoting the new campaign of ‘Get UR Good On’ with the nonprofit Youth Service America. A recently revealed campaign, Miley Cyrus wants people her age…
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Nutrition Still Not ‘A’ Grade in U.S. Schools: Studies – US News and World Report
(Oct 7th, 2009)
Schools in the United States are becoming healthier places thanks to more nutritious food and an increased focus on exercise, but still more is needed to combat teen obesity, a series of studies concludes.
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Flag Football Growing in Popularity Especially as a Sport for Girls – The Canadian Press
(Oct 6th, 2009)
NEW YORK — As I watched my 12-year-old play his first game of flag football, I started chatting with the father of another kid on the team.
I mentioned how happy I was that flag football was being offered in our neighbourhood as an alternative to tackle.
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Boy Scouts Continue to Gear Up for 100 Year Celebration
(Oct 6th, 2009)
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts, a Tournament of Roses float is under construction. Click here to view photos.
View many related articles and links about the celebration via Google.
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Can Walmart Sell Nutrition Better Than the U.S.? – NPR
(Oct 5th, 2009)
Read more on Can Walmart Sell Nutrition Better Than the U.S.? – NPR…
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Youth Coaches Can Use Pro Sports to Make Connection – islandpacket.com
(Oct 5th, 2009)
As youth sports coaches, we are always trying to find ways to connect with our players to show them our human side. To have a common interest with your players, no matter the age or the sport, makes the coach-player relationship even more meaningful.
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Rio de Janeiro to Host 2016 Olympic Games – USAToday
(Oct 2nd, 2009)
Read more on Rio de Janeiro to Host 2016 Olympic Games – USAToday…
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20 Places in America to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up – GreatDad.com
(Oct 2nd, 2009)
View the full list and learn more at GreatDad.com. We suggest adding the following three destinations to the list: Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming), Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado), and Arcadia National Park (Maine).
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Sport Music Used to Inspire Youth to Consider Social Inclusion – SportandDev.org
(Oct 1st, 2009)
As part of Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) Sound Kickers Project, youth from deprived areas of Sheffield, UK will have the opportunity to create the music that will accompany the local football teams as they run onto their home grounds.
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Nonprofits Get A ‘Kick’ For Collaboration – The NonProfit Times
(Oct 1st, 2009)
Employees from a handful of local nonprofits gather at a park in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., every Tuesday night for a game that they probably haven’t played since their elementary school gym class: kickball.
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What’s Parents’ Role in Motivating Sports Kids – The Ultimate Sports Parent
(Sep 30th, 2009)
Sam, a Division III basketball player, says it’s hard for him to motivate himself unless his coaches are watching him and pushing him along.
As a young athlete, Sam’s not alone. We hear from many parents who say that their kids of all ages have a hard time motivating themselves under certain circumstances.
Read more on What’s Parents’ Role in Motivating Sports Kids – The Ultimate Sports Parent…
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Youngsters Can Learn to Skate in New Program in Canandaigua – MPNnow
(Sep 30th, 2009)
There’s no secret to the fact that most successful high school varsity teams get major contributions from equally successful youth programs.
Canandaigua varsity hockey coach Jim Armstrong recently got together with Mike Cronin, executive director of the Greater Canandaigua Civic Center, and Kyle Johnson, president of the Canandaigua Knights youth hockey program, in an effort to come up with ways to increase numbers at CA’s varsity level. One of the ideas that came out of the brainstorming session was a new beginner program for very young children.
Read more on Youngsters Can Learn to Skate in New Program in Canandaigua – MPNnow…
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Obama Camp Optimistic Chicago Will Win 2016 Olympics – MiamiHerald.com
(Sep 29th, 2009)
Read the full article on MiamiHerald.com.
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Good, Bad Sports Parents Focus of Macomb Lecture
(Sep 29th, 2009)
MACOMB, Ill. – With fall athletics under way, a renowned youth sports psychologist is offering insight into sports parents. Daniel Gould will address the good, the bad and the ugly of parenting young athletes…
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Astros Break Ground on Youth Academy – Astros.com
(Sep 25th, 2009)
Read more on Astros Break Ground on Youth Academy – Astros.com…
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World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration Presented to IOC
(Sep 24th, 2009)
Representatives of the World Kids’ Sports Summit in Yokohama, including two Japanese elementary school students, presented the World Kids’ Sports Summit Declaration to Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at the IOC’s headquarters in Lausanne on 22 September. Mr. Rogge mentioned that he’d add the declaration to Olympic Museum collections.
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New Light on the Plight of Winter Babies – WSJ.com
(Sep 23rd, 2009)
Read the fascinating full article at WSJ.com.
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GAO audit: Schools slow to get alerts about tainted food – USAToday
(Sep 22nd, 2009)
Federal agencies that supply food for 31 million schoolchildren fail to ensure that tainted products are pulled quickly from…
Read the full article on USAToday.com. We predict an increase in parents packing school lunches for their kiddos.
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September’s wet fields hurt Memphis area sports teams, farmers – Memphis Commercial Appeal
(Sep 21st, 2009)
As if Memphis hasn’t had enough rain, a look at this week’s forecast indicates there could be more.
The wet weather has been wreaking havoc for everyone, but especially farmers and organizers of youth sports leagues accustomed to relying on usually ideal weather this time of the year.
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Jon Buzby: Learning Sports Etiquette a Process for Young Athletes – Norwich Bulletin
(Sep 17th, 2009)
When Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount sucker-punched a Boise State player following his team’s nationally televised season-opener last week, he not only connected directly with Byron Hout’s jaw but he indirectly landed in the minds of every child playing youth sports.
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Split Attempt for the Record – The Ithacan Online
(Sep 16th, 2009)
Pause for a second and contemplate this question: What is the fastest growing high school sport in America? Give up? Here’s a hint. It’s not lacrosse. It’s not hockey. It’s not golf. Still stumped? It’s bowling.
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5 QUESTIONS for Dave DuPont, CEO of TeamSnap – Boulder Daily Camera
(Sep 15th, 2009)
The Camera spoke with TeamSnap CEO Dave DuPont, former senior vice president of LeftHand Networks Inc., who spent several years involved with early-stage network companies, to get the scoop on the new online tool and see why DuPont calls TeamSnap a “life simpler.”
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Grants Now Available to Help Fund Youth and School Sports – Reuters.com
(Sep 15th, 2009)
Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Grants now available to help fund youth and school sports programs. Youth Organizations and School Athletic Programs can register for the chance to earn $2,500 grants at www.ResponsibleSports.com.
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Tips About School Lunches, Snacks, Sugar and More, from Riley Hospital for Children
(Sep 10th, 2009)
Read more on Tips About School Lunches, Snacks, Sugar and More, from Riley Hospital for Children…
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U.S. Security Agency Enlists Girl Scouts – Phoenix Business Journal
(Sep 9th, 2009)
Read more on U.S. Security Agency Enlists Girl Scouts – Phoenix Business Journal…
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Growing Popularity of Triathlons for Children – NYTimes.com
(Sep 7th, 2009)
No joke.
Read the full article on NYTimes.com.
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Eulls Saves 22 Lives from Armed Student – Rivals.com
(Sep 3rd, 2009)
Read more on Eulls Saves 22 Lives from Armed Student – Rivals.com…
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Rest is Key to Youth Sports Success – SILive.com
(Aug 31st, 2009)
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