Erik Saunders

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What To Expect At The Batting Cage - Union County Sports Academy - Charlotte NC

If you've never been to a batting cages facility before there a few things you will want to know before you arrive. 1st and foremost is safety ! Helmets are required and provided at most facilities. Be sure to know all the rules before going into the batting cage. Avoid having more than one player in the cage at a time and be sure that there is no horse play in the... (posted by Erik 1 year 289 days ago.)
Summer Camps Charlotte - Choosing A Sports Camp - Indian Trail NC
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Summer camp is a great environment to make new friends, learn new skills, and make great memories. Here is what you need to look for in a summer camp sports program to make sure you get the program for your child at the best value for your family. All Day vs Part of the Day? - If you are wanting a sports camp that can also provide you with a place for... (posted by Erik 1 year 296 days ago.)
Teaching Players To Tackle Aggresively - Coaching Youth Football

The following is an excerpt from the Youth Football Coaches newsletter on the matter of teaching youth football players to hit with aggresion. Coaches, I would like to thank everyone that responded to the survey on Monday and it was a mixed bag on what guys would like to see. I will be addressing the big ones over the next few days and you can look forward to articles on organizing... (posted by Erik 2 years 182 days ago.)
Attention Football Coaches - Stop Repeating Yourself !

Tips On Speaking To Your Team "O.K. ... Listen Up! I said Listen Up...Take a knee and listen UP! You guys shut up..... take a lap!" author unknown Perhaps you know who the author above is because you have said those exact words to your team in the past. Today's message is short and sweet and it will help you communicate properly with your team. Getting twenty five kids to pay attention at... (posted by Erik 2 years 189 days ago.)
Coaching Youth Football - Recommendations For Your First Practice
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Coaches always face a dilemma on what materials to cover on the first night and so I thought I would share my first night's agenda to give coaches some ideas for getting off to a good start on the season. The most important aspects of the first nights practice are to set expectations and the tone for the season and to evaluate your players on the basics of... (posted by Erik 2 years 191 days ago.)
Create Your Football Cards - End of Year Banquet Winner!

Over the years I have had some really fun banquets and I am always looking for new ways to thank my kids for their efforts. I have found that one of the most rewarding things I can do, is to give the kids on my team customized football cards of themselves and their teammates. They can be fun to make and if you do them yourself they won't cost an arm and a leg. Here are a few tips for making the... (posted by Erik 2 years 202 days ago.)