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What’s In Your First Aid Kit?
One of the most common ‘must have’ items for a coach is a first aid kit. Easy enough, you think, they have them for $10 at Wal-Mart all the time. But you might be surprised at what is in those inexpensive first-aid kits and what is missing. Most experienced coaches will tell you that they…
Read MoreIce or Heat?
Training is great for your performance and keeps your body in optimal shape. However, one small tweak or over worked muscle, then pain and injury set in-and that can sideline your performance. So what’s the best solution for optimal recovery? Do you run to the freezer or furnace? This is a common question with lots…
Read MorePractices Getting Boring?
Hey Coach – I’m sure you’ll agree, it’s difficult to keep weekly practice from getting boring. Right? Are you looking to change up your practice plans to keep things fun for your players? The key is to prepare and to get creative! The best coaches in the world prep just like teachers do before covering…
Read MoreIn Praise of an Imperfect Umpire
by Patrick T. Reardon Chicago Tribune I’ve become a fan of Jim Joyce. He’s the major league umpire who blew the call Wednesday on what would have been the final out of the perfect game that Armando Galarraga was pitching for the Detroit Tigers against the Cleveland Indians. Like a lot of baseball fans, I…
Read MoreStrike Zone, Part 1
19 March 2015 Nick G (from umpirebible.com) Baseball is unique in that one of the central and most important features of the field of play is completely invisible. There are no lines that mark it, no buzzers or bells that go off when it’s touched. There is a five-sided plate in the ground beneath it,…
Read MoreMartingrove Teams Up with Team Snap!
Martingrove.ca features a brand new design and functionality using the world’s most popular platform, Word Press. Working along side TeamSnap our new site will sync with each of our Team Snap’s mobile app creating a seamless connection between the two. Our site is optimized for mobile phones and tablets and features many new online forms…
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