https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog Coaching notes from the Elevate staff: technique by sport, tryout preparation, athlete development, safe training, and sports parenting in Southern California. en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:11:07 GMT https://elevateyouthsports.club/images/elevate-logo-512.png https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog/more-reps-of-the-wrong-movement-build-a-habit-not-a-skill https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog/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. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Technique Athlete Development Injury Prevention https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog/the-weeks-before-a-tryout-matter-more-than-the-day-itself https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog/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. Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT Tryout Prep Mindset https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog/the-gap-between-rec-and-club-shows-up-at-tryouts https://elevateyouthsports.club/blog/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. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT The Club Gap Tryout Prep Athlete Development