June 8th, 2011
Notice that fewer and fewer high school athletes are “sleeping in” during the summer? They have determination and a commitment to helping their high school’s team for the upcoming season and don’t mind the sacrifice.
Most athletes see that this type of dedication can provide a “special” dynamic and the workouts during the summer can bring a team to a different level. All wanting to work harder than the year before in order to gain that top spot in the post season!
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Posted By: VMS in Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance Team, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, General Fitness and Nutrition, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
May 18th, 2011
High level athletes in the pros seem to dominate their sport. Baseball players appear as if they know where the ball is going to be hit, even before the bat connects with the ball! Running Backs leave defenders tackling air as the cut 90 degrees while running at full speed!
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Posted By: VMS in Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance Team, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
May 2nd, 2011
It used to be that athletes at the high school level simply played their sports, went to class, hung out with friends…oh yeah, chased girls (or in some cases, ran from girls….) and in general, had the typical teenage life going on. If you were really good in your sport (or sports), it would bring you attention from a college or two and if you were lucky, they would make you an offer to pay for your college in exchange for you playing for their team, etc. It happened from time to time and was a great opportunity for someone to get into college……….
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Posted By: VMS in Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, College Recruiting, Cross Country, Dance Team, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
April 25th, 2011
In the whole dynamic of college athletic scholarships and recruiting, there seems to be a “blurred” view of what the end result should be…………Depending on what your role is in the process, that end result could be quite diverse. If you’re the athlete, you would think it is getting to play your sport at that next higher level! For other athletes, it might be the “stepping-stone” into the pros! A parent, seeing your child go to college…..FREE! A high school coach, getting a good reputation in placing talent within the collegiate system! The college coach, obviously, getting the talent to win the elusive championship!
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Posted By: VMS in Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, College Recruiting, Cross Country, Dance Team, Diving, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
April 22nd, 2011
I can remember the first high school soccer game I ever went to…….and the only reason why I was there was because my neighbor, a foreign exchange student from Germany, was playing for the other team. Total fan count in the stands, “6” students and 1 parent! This, of course, was acceptable back in the late 70’s, as the sport of soccer was barely known, very much like lacrosse was several years ago.
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Posted By: VMS in Lacrosse, Soccer
April 20th, 2011
It seems that there are thousands of organizations out there to help make a high school athlete better and give them plenty of exposure during the summer…….The problem is, there is a hefty price tag that comes with it. Make no mistake, the services that sponsor combines hold these events as money-makers! Your summer “club” organizations charge fees to be part of the program, but that is mostly to cover the expense of the facilities, uniforms, the traveling associated with the team, etc.
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Posted By: VMS in Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, College Recruiting, Cross Country, Dance Team, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Misc / Other, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
April 12th, 2011
Recently, the State of Florida tabled a proposal to Duval county to remove “all” athletics from its 20 public schools, as a way to cut the budget deficit…..As you can imagine the feces “hit the fan”! Think about it, 20 public schools in one single county doing away with every sport, including cheerleading and band! The mere mention of such a proposal should have caused every citizen to re-think the votes they cast in the last state and local elections! It appears that the individuals holding the political power (for now) have either never played a single sport in their lives or they have simply forgotten their experiences, perhaps covered by the money they’re making!
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Posted By: VMS in Baseball, Basketball, Baton Twirling, Cheerleading, College Recruiting, Cross Country, Dance Team, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
April 3rd, 2011
Most great players and coaches advocate “wall-ball” as an effective way to improve your stick skills. But, what exactly is “wall-ball,” and what’s the best way to do it? Simply put, “Wall-Ball” is throwing and catching using a wall instead of a team mate. However, there are certain drills which maximize this practice. Defensemen and goalies, you should use a short-stick instead of your d-pole.
Drill #1: One-handed quick stick
Stand 3-5 yards from the wall and hold your lacrosse stick in the middle of stick with one hand. Throw and catch for 60 seconds per before switching to your other hand, making sure you do not cradle. Your goal should be 30 catches in a row.
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Posted By: VMS in Lacrosse
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