Category: Sports

Understanding these four guidelines will help your child as he or she gets ready to play basketball. Moving the Ball There are two primary ways to move the ball in basketball. If a player wishes to move the ball themselves they must be dribbling, which is bounding the ball with their hand, while walking or […]

While no one would have ever been able to fully prepare for the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented, especially when it comes to the shutdown of youth sports, Los Gatos United Soccer Club was better prepared than most. According to Phil Gibson, the Director of Operations, the reason why started about a year and a half ago. […]

Two days after Philadelphia was eliminated from the playoffs, the 76ers announced they fired head coach Doc Rivers. On Sunday, Rivers and the Sixers were blown out 112-88 by the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. His dismissal is the third firing of a coach that led his team to the postseason […]

There are not many mandatory articles of clothing for the sport of basketball. Most children will want to wear clothing that”s easy to move around and run in, such as athletic shorts and a T-shirt, avoiding anything heavy or baggy. Arm Sleeve/Shooting Sleeve An accessory that players wear on their shooting arm. it is designed […]

Soccer fans and fans of good coaching were treated to a special Zoom conversation on March 4th with U.S. Men’s National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter. Moderated by The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio, Coach Berhalter walked our audience through his process and guiding principles on creating an environment that positions his team for success. Coach’s building blocks […]

Connor McDavid did not mince words in the Edmonton Oilers’ exit press conference on Tuesday, admitting that anything short of Stanley Cup glory is considered a failure for the Alberta team. “It’s Cup or bust for this group,” the superstar told the assembled media. “Where everyone [on the Oilers] is at in their career, that’s […]

Basketball is traditionally broken up into five different positions, which are often determined based on a player”s size and skills. However, positions may differ and be simplified at younger ages.     Point Guard The point guard is almost always one of the best ball handlers on the team, and is usually the one that […]

The Tokyo Olympics is here, and SportsEngine is shining the spotlight on five of the reigning and emerging stars for Team USA. You”ll learn about their journey, including in the formative years that helped propel that athlete to become one of the nation’s–and world’s–best. Check out the third installment, with six insights on Rose Lavelle, who […]

Even though Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas battled injuries over the past three seasons, New Orleans believes he can rebound in 2023 and re-establish himself as an elite wideout. Per ESPN’s Katherine Terrell, when Saints general manager Mickey Loomis was asked if Thomas could become a guy who catches 100 targets again, he said, “Absolutely […]

This article is the fourth interview from our Athlete of the Month (AOTM) series in partnership with TrueSport. To nominate an athlete or learn more, check out our AOTM headquarters. When 7-year-old Riley Thames picked up a basketball and started dribbling around her kitchen, her dad, Randy Thames, decided to pick up his phone. What […]