Cirque Du Soleil at the St. Pete Times Forum
Cirque du Soleil© is pleased to announce that the Saltimbanco™ Arena Tour will stop in Tampa at the St. Pete Times Forum for a limited engagement from June 25 to July 5, 2009. The new tour model allows Cirque du Soleil to bring its shows to additional cities, giving more people than ever the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.
Simulate On-Ice Skating Off the Ice with the Newron Trainon
The Newron Trainon 4.0 Skating Runner allows players to simulate the on-ice feel of skating…off the ice. The wheels enable players to execute a hockey stride on hard surfaces in the same manner as on ice. So is it worth it? Here’s our review of the Newron Trainon 4.0 Skating Runner:
Elevating Your Fundraising Efforts
Planning your fundrasing efforts can be a big responsibility. Picking the right program, the right timing and the right group of volunteers can make or break your campaign. Here are a few tips to help you get your program off to a great start and a successful finish!
What You Should Know About Asthma
According to WebMD, nearly 6.5 million children suffer from asthma. The incidents of the disorder, which is characterized by difficulty breathing, shortness of breath and wheezing, has nearly doubled since 1980 in individuals under the age of 18. While scientists race to discover the reasons for the sharp increase, many child athletes suffer with the condition. The following article offers tips for helping child athletes live and play with asthma.
How to Help Your Player Stay Positive
When a child is learning a new sport it can be easy for them to become discouraged. Sometimes this can lead to negative thoughts and feelings. The following is an excerpt from a conversation between Executive Editor TK Stohlman and noted child and sports psychologist, author and motivational speaker Dr. Darrell Burnett on the topic of helping your child avoid negative self talk.
How to Build Team Unity
If you want your team to have success, you need to build unity. It’s not always easy to do when coaching youth sports, but if you use some of the following strategies, the team should run like a well-oiled machine.
Questions to Ask When Selecting Hockey Pants
When looking at which hockey pants to buy you will want to ask yourself a couple questions. First, analyze your playing style. What level of play are you competing in: a beginner, a travel player or higher, or are you an old timer? Second are you more concerned with protection, mobility or a happy medium? The answers to these questions will dictate the type of ice pant you need. Hockey pants come in various designs with many different features.
Exercise Programs for Growing Bodies
Preparing your child for youth sports means ensuring that their growing body is ready for the demands of the activity they will be undertaking. Just like any exercise program, there is a right and wrong way to prepare your child. Athletic Development Expert, Brian Grasso spoke to Executive Editor TK Stohlman about this very topic. Here is an excerpt from their discussion.
What Recruiters are REALLY Looking For
While recruiters are always looking for players who demonstrate superior athletic ability, that is not the only quality they desire in future college athletes. Here are a few thoughts from Notre Dame Women’s head basketball coach Muffet McGraw regarding players who really catch her eye:
How to “Manage” Your Player
For all intents and purposes, a parent assumes the role of “manager” when their child is involved in youth sporting events. And, like the manager of a professional athlete, there are both good and bad ways to undertake this job. The following article provides ideas to help parents assume this role to the best of their abilities while providing their player with a positive experience.
