Coaching notes
The Elevate blog.
Technique by sport, tryout preparation, athlete development, safe training, and sports parenting — written by the Elevate coaching staff for families in Southern California.
More Reps of the Wrong Movement Build a Habit, Not a Skill
Technique before volume: why quality reps with feedback beat sheer repetition, how sound mechanics connect to arm care in throwing sports, and what that looks like from ages 5 to 18.
Read →The Weeks Before a Tryout Matter More Than the Day Itself
A practical countdown for junior high and high school tryouts: what coaches commonly look for, how to use the weeks beforehand, what to do on the day, and how to handle any result.
Read →The Gap Between Rec and Club Shows Up at Tryouts
Rec leagues are built for participation, and club ball asks for a year-round commitment. Many kids train somewhere in between, and junior high and high school tryouts are where that gap shows.
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