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YOUTH SPORTS · ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT · SPORTS CULTURE

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Beyond the scoreboard

11 stories

Athlete development

Your first curling session: turn curiosity into a good first visit

This week’s world qualifier offers a reason to watch curling. Here is how to prepare for a supervised first session without needing to master the sport first.

November 10, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Indoor rowing: read the monitor before chasing a score

With December’s indoor rowing championships approaching, learn what pace, stroke rate and damper setting tell you before comparing performances.

November 9, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Soccer goalkeepers: prepare the options before the countdown

The eight-second handling rule is part of soccer’s 2026/27 laws. A practical way to review distribution, teammate support and match footage.

November 8, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Your first Masters swim meet starts with three questions

A practical guide for adult swimmers preparing for a first pool meet: understand the meet information, find your event and choose a useful measure of success.

November 6, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Your first doubles tennis match: agree on the basics before serving

A practical first-match guide for doubles partners: confirm the format, understand serving and receiving order, and leave with one useful lesson beyond the score.

November 5, 20264 min read

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Athlete development

Before you post a sprint personal best, keep the context

A practical guide for sprinters and families: keep the official result, wind reading and timing context together, then choose a useful next step beyond the number.

November 4, 20263 min read

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3x3 basketball: watch the decision before the shot

With 3x3 on Dakar 2026’s programme, a practical guide to watching the choices behind a basketball highlight and bringing one useful question to practice.

November 3, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Volleyball communication: learn more from one rally

A practical volleyball review exercise: notice useful calls, keep the whole rally in context, and choose one communication habit to discuss with your coach.

November 2, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Before the next season: a review that starts with the athlete

A season-review conversation for athletes and families: reflect on enjoyment, review the whole schedule, and choose a next step without rushing into another commitment.

October 31, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Before signing for college sports: questions to ask this fall

With NCAA signing dates approaching, a practical checklist for athletes and families comparing college opportunities, costs and commitments.

October 29, 20263 min read

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Athlete development

Build an athlete profile that tells the whole story

Organize your sports, highlights, season stats, and milestones into an athlete profile that is clear, useful, and easy to keep current.

October 11, 20263 min read

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We publish practical guidance and perspectives for athletes, families, coaches, and fans. Reported facts link to their sources. Opinion and checklists are identified as editorial guidance. Articles may be developed with AI assistance; they should never replace individual medical advice or a program’s official rules.

For the loveof the game.

Beyond the scoreboard

Useful ideas. Honest stories.

For the love
of the game.