It’s no secret that children are especially impressionable. When it comes to good sportsmanship, kids look to their coaches and parents as examples of how to act. Developing good sportsmanship does more than show kids how to behave politely during and after a game. Sportsmanship impacts...
Our January 2020 newsletter focuses heavily on warm-ups and keeping our bodies nimble and ready for working out. As we mentioned in our newsletter, it's important to warm-up our muscles in the cooler months so we don't strain or pull anything in our bodies. Whether...
For many, January is a time to bundle up and get cozy, but that doesn't mean you have to stop exercising all together. It's important to warm up our muscles in the colder months so we don't strain or pull anything in our bodies. Our...
This month's newsletter comes to us in the form of giving thanks. November is a month to give back — whether that's to your community, your friends, your family, or even to your beloved furry friends. It's also a time to reflect on what we...
Being a business leader in any aspect is tough. We get it, and we hear you loud and clear. There’s a lot of responsibility riding on your end and the pressure to perform can be overwhelming to the point of no return. Well, hold onto...
Let’s be honest: getting your child to eat any new foods and away from the tablet screen to play is an entire job in itself. On top of homework, afterschool activities, sleepovers, social and sports schedules, there’s barely time to sit down and incorporate healthy...
When Amazing Athletes was founded in 2003, it was brought up on the foundations of family, fun, and education. Amazing Athletes founders, Glen and Dr. Janee Henderson, still stand by those same principles today, 16 years later. "From the very beginning, Amazing Athletes kids sports...
Summer the perfect time of year where there is blue skies, warm weather and lots of sunshine. With many kids out on summer break from school, the summer months offer unlimited opportunities for families to get moving. More often than not though this is also when...
Did you know that kicking is actually a developmental milestone? Like throwing, kicking moves an object. Unlike throwing though, the kicker strikes the object. The child builds eye-foot coordination in order to prepare for a kick and make contact with the ball. What Is Kicking For A Child? Children generally begin...
Today, many schools are cutting back on physical activity in schools in favor of more time spent in the classroom, but research shows that students that engage in structured active play show better memory retention, focus, and classroom performance. Sports not only encourage physical health...