NCAA Football On US Sports Net Featuring: Georgia’s Rashad Roundtree quits football due to concussions

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Georgia’s Rashad Roundtree quits football due to concussions

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Report: Baylor’s Matt Rhule interviewed for Colts’ head coaching job

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Report: Alabama could lose OC Brian Daboll to the NFL

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For the second time in as many years, Alabama may be looking for a new offensive coordinator. A year ago, the Crimson Tide replaced the irrepressible Lane Kiffin...

LSU running back Derrius Guice declares for 2018 NFL Draft

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Following a junior season that saw him put up nearly 1,400 total yards and 13 touchdowns, Derrius Guice has announced that he'll forgo his senior season at...

Heisman winner Baker Mayfield might not hire an agent

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This plan didn't necessarily work out too swimmingly for current Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung, who decided to represent himself in free agency a couple...

Alabama WR Calvin Ridley reportedly entering 2018 NFL Draft

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Now that he has earned two titles in three seasons with Alabama, wide receiver Calvin Ridley is ready to take the next step in his career. Ridley will...

Coaches support redshirt rule change in college football

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A significant change could be coming to college football in 2018. The ACC proposed a rule that would allow players to appear in four games yet still...

Bruce Arians wouldn’t be surprised if Nick Saban returned to the NFL

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This year is already weird, people. And it could get a lot weirder moving forward. Recently retired former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is now on...

Stanford star safety Justin Reid declares for 2018 NFL Draft

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Another talented Stanford player is leaving school early. Star safety Justin Reid announced Tuesday that he will forego his senior season to declare for the 2018 NFL...

Alabama championship means Cavaliers fans should be excited about another parade

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Last year the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, the same year the Alabama Crimson Tide lost to Clemson in the...

Georgia QB Jacob Eason reportedly transferring to Washington

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Fresh off his Georgia team dropping a heartbreaker to Alabama in the National Championship Game, former Bulldogs starting quarterback Jacob Eason is reportedly transferring to Washington. "Barring a...

Here’s the hilarious reason Lane Kiffin got an NCAA violation

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Lane Kiffin has become an entertaining follow on social media, but one of his hilarious, harmless tweets actually resulted in an NCAA violation. In late October, the Florida...

Biggest winners and losers from National Championship Game

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Georgia and Alabama were the last two teams standing after winning their College Football Playoff games last weekend, and they met in Atlanta Monday night for the...

WATCH: Jake Fromm torches ‘Bama on 80-yard TD to Mecole Hardman

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Answering the bell in a major way, true freshman quarterback Jake Fromm completed an 80-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in the third quarter Monday night. Alabama's true...

Lane Kiffin trolling Alabama during National Championship Game

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With Alabama trailing 13-0 to Georgia at halftime of the National Championship Game, former offensive coordinator and current Florida Atlantic coach Lane Kiffin has some ideas. Kiffin, suggested...

WATCH: Tony Brown intercepts Jake Fromm in National Championship Game

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The first big play in Monday's National Championship Game was made by Alabama defensive back Tony Brown. Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm underthrew an open Javon Wims. Brown...

Parking prices for National Championship Game will blow your mind

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Certainly, tickets for Monday's National Championship Game between Alabama and Georgia are not going for cheap. But the price tag for those attending the game will go...

Gov. Rick Scott proclaims UCF national champions in state of Florida

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Continuing what the UCF Knights have proclaimed since beating Auburn in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Day, Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared UCF as national...

Blake Bortles proclaims Central Florida national champions

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Blake Bortles "led" his Jacksonville Jaguars to a playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. He did so in a way that reminded us of some...

Alabama LB jokes about ISIS attending national championship

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There's this whole theory going around that people should think before they talk. For many, it's not necessarily a novice idea. It takes a lot of work. We...

Crazy basketball/football connection points to Georgia beating ‘Bama in title game

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The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide are preparing to battle one another for the college football national championship title Monday. Ahead of that championship bout, the...

Houston hires Kendal Briles to become associate head coach

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Houston head coach Major Applewhite announced Saturday that he has hired Kendal Briles away from Florida Atlantic. Briles, the son of disgraced former Baylor head coach Art...

The NFL On US Sports Net Featuring: Report: Norv Turner finalizing deal to become Panthers’ offensive coordinator

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Seahawks continue housecleaning, fire Tom Cable

Rich Gannon will not join Jon Gruden’s staff with the Raiders

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As new Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden looks to form a staff in hopes of making the team relevant again, one legend from Oakland's past will...

Eagles using underdog status as rallying cry

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Even though the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC, they are still considered the underdog team this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons. With that being said, there are actually...

Steelers’ Artie Burns suffers non-contact knee injury in practice

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In what could ultimately be some devastating news for the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting cornerback Artie Burns suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Wednesday. He was...

Dolphins’ T.J. McDonald has probation revoked, could head to jail

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When the Miami Dolphins signed safety T.J. McDonald to a four-year, $24 million contract back in September, it threw a lot of people off guard. Sure McDonald...

DeMarco Murray will not play in divisional round vs. Patriots

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As the Tennessee Titans continue their AFC playoff run on Saturday, they will again be without one of their top offensive weapons. Running back DeMarco Murray has...

Blake Bortles compares the criticism he receives to LeBron James

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is one of the most criticized players in the league. With that being a solid fact, Bortles hilariously compared the criticism he...

Heisman winner Baker Mayfield might not hire an agent

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This plan didn't necessarily work out too swimmingly for current Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung, who decided to represent himself in free agency a couple...

Rex Ryan on Packers new DC: ‘He’ll be the best coordinator in the league’

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The Green Bay Packers hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine as their new defensive coordinator on Wednesday. Vouching for Pettine to make a major impact in Green...

Former Vikings LB: ‘The Saints fan base can be obnoxious’

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Potentially the best game of the NFL Divisional Playoffs, the New Orleans Saints will travel to Minnesota on Sunday to take on the Vikings. Both teams seem...

Report: Packers to name Joe Philbin offensive coordinator

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The Green Bay Packers' coaching shake up is now about to come to a culmination. Reports surfaced earlier in the week that the team will name former...

Alabama WR Calvin Ridley reportedly entering 2018 NFL Draft

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Now that he has earned two titles in three seasons with Alabama, wide receiver Calvin Ridley is ready to take the next step in his career. Ridley will...

Report: Kris Richard out as Seahawks’ defensive coordinator

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Fresh off news that the Seattle Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, it looks like more changes are coming for the team. According to this one report,...

Browns swipe Eliot Wolf from Packers front office

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Eliot Wolf has become a popular name as a potential NFL general manager, but the Green Bay Packers passed over their in-house candidate in their search to...

Steelers safety Mike Mitchell guarantees win over Patriots

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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the New England Patriots in the 2016 AFC Championship and on a controversial call during the 2017 regular season. Mike Mitchell is...

Report: Signs pointing to Matt Patricia as Giants coach

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Matt Patricia will remain with the New England Patriots through the playoffs, but the New York Giants want to be the franchise that takes the defensive coordinator...

Top storylines for the NFL Divisional Playoffs

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The NFL Wildcard Playoffs left a lot to be desired. Sure the Titans pulling off a tremendous late-game comeback against Kansas City gave us the drama we...

Report: Jack Del Rio has interest in TV job

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After nine years as an analyst, Jon Gruden is returning to the sidelines to coach the Oakland Raiders. It's possible that the man he's replacing in Oakland...

Report: Jets CB Rashard Robinson arrested for possessing THC-laced candy

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New York Jets cornerback Rashard Robinson was reportedly arrested and charged with drug possession and careless driving. According to the Associated Press, Robinson was pulled over in...

Predicting studs and duds for the NFL Divisional Playoffs

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With the Wild Card round in the rear-view mirror, eight final teams are left to compete in the NFL's Divisional Playoffs. However, not all playoff teams are...

Jaguars fan gets Super Bowl LII champions tattoo

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The Jacksonville Jaguars just won their first playoff game in years and are now headed to Pittsburgh to play the Steelers. Apparently, the one playoff victory -- against...

Jon Gruden’s son, Deuce Gruden, joins Raiders staff as strength and conditioning coach

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New Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden will have at least one familiar face in his coaching staff. His son Deuce Gruden will be on Oakland's strength and...

Brett Favre does not want grandchildren playing football

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Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre retired in 2010 after 20 long years of playing in the NFL. Though, football is the last sport Favre would wish...

Pats LT Nate Solder admits ‘it’s not always easy’ blocking out distractions

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The New England Patriots are preparing for their playoff game against the Tennessee Titans in the midst of a controversy involving team owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill...

Bruce Arians wouldn’t be surprised if Nick Saban returned to the NFL

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This year is already weird, people. And it could get a lot weirder moving forward. Recently retired former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians is now on...

The Scoreboard Mall Deal Alert! Dick's Sporting Goods Alabama Wins! Congrats to the New National Champs

DICK'S Sporting Goods was founded in 1948 when an 18-year-old Dick Stack was working at an Army surplus store in Binghamton, New York. An avid fisherman, Dick was approached by the store owner to come up with a list of products needed to get into the fishing tackle business. After Dick presented his suggestions, the owner told him he was a dumb kid and had no idea what he was doing. Dick was upset and promptly quit. He went to his grandmother's house where he spent a lot of time as a kid and told her what had happened.
Dick's grandmother asked how much it would cost to build the store himself. Dick said it would cost $300. His grandmother then went to the cookie jar where she kept her life savings and gave him $300 and told him "do it yourself." Dick used that money and his relentless work ethic to open a bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton. By 1958, he expanded his product line to include much of what you'll find at DICK'S Sporting Goods today.
Ed Stack, Dick's son, is the current CEO and Chairman of DICK'S Sporting Goods. He and his siblings bought the store from their father and are responsible for taking two stores and growing the chain to over 675 stores.
Dick's family continues to offer the finest quality products at competitive prices, backed by the best service anywhere. Like you, we have a real passion for sports.
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omnichannel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, True Runner and Chelsea Collective specialty stores.

Madison Hirsch Softball Recruiting Video - Class 2019 and Youth Softball Coaching Tips Presented by FreedomPop Wireless

Madison Hirsch is a class of 2019 3rd baseman, catcher, and center fielder. She attends The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas. For more stats and information, be sure to watch the end of the video!


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Youth Softball Coaching Tips

By: Sean Carey

One of your responsibilities as a coach is to give your players all the tools they need to play the game to the best of their ability. The game of softball requires mental and physical agility, and youth softball coaching tips can help you impart needed tips to your players to give them the wherewithal to maximize their abilities.

Here are a few youth softball coaching tips that will improve your team’s play:

• Swing a Weighted Bat – One of the helpful youth softball coaching tips concerns itself with the feel of the bat in the hands of your players. In competitive fast pitch competition, it is helpful if your players can swing their softball bats through the hitting zone with speed. In order to do this, they must be able to handle the bat’s weight. One of the top youth softball coaching tips is to advise your players to swing a bat heavier than the one they use in a game in preparation for their time at bat. In this way, their bat will feel lighter, and they will be able to handle it better, and swing it more quickly through the hitting zone.

• Test Your Players – One of the more beneficial youth softball coaching tips has to do with imparting the rules of the game of softball. It stands to reason that the better your players understand the rules of softball, the better they will be able to make the plays that will maximize their abilities. You can impart this knowledge by holding skill sessions after practice or when adverse weather has prevented your normal weather routine. You can teach this by asking about game situations as you practice such as "if there is a pop fly, are you going to start running to second base?" As a coach, teaching your team the fundamentals of the game involves teaching your team the rules of the game.

• Teaching Bunting – One of the most needed youth softball coaching tips is to teach your players the art and science of bunting the ball, and having fun while you do it. The fundamentals of the bunt are simple: Batters move their top hand up near the trademark, and the object is to "catch the ball with the bat." The batter adjusts the bat to push the softball pitch up the first base line or the thirds base line. You can introduce fun into the exercise by rewarding any player who bunts 5 consecutive pitches into fair ground. In this way, your players are practicing an important, but long-overlooked part of the game while having fun doing it.

• Don’t Forget the Fun – As a coach, teaching youth softball can be difficult. You should always consider the age of your players and consequently their attention spans and rigor in learning the basics. Often the most effective ways to coach about softball rules or teach technique mean adding a dimension of fun into the softball drills you practice. Turn drills into games, or make drills more fun by showing them how the pros do it such as this interactive youth softball drill library.

Always remember that playing youth softball should be fun for the team so they have a desire to learn and consequently you will get greater enjoyment in your youth softball coaching experience.
 By Trevor Sumner who works for http://www.Weplay.com, a youth softball community dedicated to providing parents coaches and athletes the tools and information to celebrate the love of the game. Weplay has one of the most comprehensive softball drill libraries in its active softball community.

CoachTube.com Basketball Featuring: Jerry Krause & Don Meyer teach the most important dribble, the Pullback Crossover

Don Meyer & Jerry Krause give the best basketball skills and drills for defense. See their entire course here:
 Featuring Don Meyer, one of the winningest coaches in the nation, and Jerry Krause, widely respected as one of the best teachers in the game and THE expert on basketball basics, Individual Defense presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques attendant to sound defense. Appropriate for coaches and players at all competitive levels, these instructional videos explain and demonstrate the principles and skills involved in effective defense.

Among the topics covered:

• Attacking the offense
• Denying the ball
• Pressuring the ball
• Taking away the opponent’s strength
• Communicating
• Post defense
• Taking the charge
• Closing out
• Defending on and off the ball
• Developmental drills

Jerry Krause NBA Basketball Scout/GM for Baltimore Bullets & Chicago Bulls

Jerry Krause is the director of men’s basketball operations at Gonzaga University. Highly regarded as an exceptional teacher of the fundamentals of basketball, Krause has authored 13 instructional coaching books on basketball. For more than two decades, he has been extensively involved professionally in the activities of the coaching/rules organizations of both the NCAA and the NAIA. In his renowned career, he has been honored numerous times for his efforts as a coach, educator, and administrator.

Don Meyer is the head men’s basketball coach at Northern State University. Prior to assuming his present position in 1999, Meyer spent 24 years coaching David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. At David Lipscomb, he reached the 700-win plateau faster than any coach in the history of college basketball. One of the most respected individuals in the intercollegiate coaching ranks; he is an accomplished author and speaker and is featured on the all-time, best-selling series of instructional videos.