Claire asked:

So is 5'2 short for a collage fastpitch softball pitcher?

Kirk’s answer:

Clair,

You will notice that all advice given by the posters centers on what you can "do" and not much on the height factor. Here are two articles I have on my ChicagoNow blog that will help clarify much of what posters are talking about. I hope you ... Continue reading »

Kirk Mango asked:

Do you want to know how a National Champion thinks, what motivates them, and what their really like?

Kirk’s answer:

Yes, you want to know???

Jessica Simo asked:

how do u drop a lot of weight really fast

Kirk’s answer:

Jessica,

First, dropping weight really fast is never a good thing. Any weight loss should be gradual and should center on what Michelle indicated above - staying fit and healthy.

One of the best ways to find out if that is something healthy for y... Continue reading »

Sweetheart ! asked:

how do i do a back flip on the beam its so hard i did it 1 time but cant do it agin

Kirk’s answer:

Hi Sweetheart!

There are several progressions that can be used. However, I must caution you on this skill, or any skill, on the beam. Without proper training, spotting, and matting the risk for injury is great due to the beam being only about 4" wid... Continue reading »

Trev660178 asked:

who will win the stanley cup blackhawks or dumb flyers

Kirk’s answer:

That would be two for the Blackhawks.

Dwight Harris asked:

How Do You Properly Handle Young Football Maniacs?

Kirk’s answer:

Dwight,

It is a pleasure to help. Please feel free to contact me directly through weplay message or the link on my ChicagoNow Blog (labeled Questionss??? at the top).

Best

Kirk

Dwight Harris asked:

How Do You Properly Handle Young Football Maniacs?

Kirk’s answer:

Dwight,

My daughters, both of whom went on to play DI sports on scholarship in their respective sports, were multi-sport athletes until they made the decision to specialize. For one that was in eighth grade, for the other that was sophomore year in ... Continue reading »

Softball chic Arizona asked:

When coaching select softball, do you play to win or allow all girls a chance to play, no matter what the situation, even if it costs a win?

Kirk’s answer:

The "grumblings" you are hearing are common and no matter which way you go someone won't be happy.

Generally, you want to develop a love for the game with all players on the team at that age, this is my belief no matter what level (at that age) you ... Continue reading »

Kyle asked:

Where will lebron go

Kirk’s answer:

BULLS - I hope???

Latesha Lee asked:

volleyball

Kirk’s answer:

Latesha,

Going to camp is a good idea. Your skill set will be of most important in helping make a team, along with a positive attitude and good work ethic. Here are the skills you should most focus on:

Underhand passing
Overhand passing (setting... Continue reading »