Ross Kaffenberger asked:

Could folks share experiences and thoughts on introducing children to the game of golf?

Margaret’s answer:

I have played putt putt with my daughter from day one. Now she is 6 and I just bought her a junior golf set, she was so excited about it. We took her out this past weekend to a junior golf center and played a small par 3. I had her t-off down the fairw... Continue reading »

Melanie Curry asked:

Any suggestions on preventing illness from getting in our huddles?

Margaret’s answer:

Wash hands a lot. Use separate water bottles. Use throw away paper cups for the water jugs. Sanitize equipment, clean balls, handles etc. Don't share towels.

Ken Steen asked:

My daughter's JV VB coach is being difficult about conflicts with her cheer practices. Is a 2 sport athlete not accepted anymore?

Margaret’s answer:

I think playing two sports is recommended and should be encouraged, especially from a fitness and conditioning standpoint. I specialize in training female athletes. Is the cheer, spirit cheer, or competitive cheer? This makes a difference. If is is spi... Continue reading »

Ikea Sizer asked:

im new at this game i just wanted to know if there are any tips on how to set the ball pretty good

Margaret’s answer:

I am a former Div. I college player and former college vb coach. Few tips: form a triangle with your hands, index fingers and thumbs. Keep them about an inch or two apart. Keep fingers spread making big hands. Then act like you are forming your hands ... Continue reading »

Shelley Besten asked:

what are the steps i need to follow to get in contact with college coaches about recruitment for volleyball?

Margaret’s answer:

You can work with your vb coaches or high school guidance counselor about how to contact college coaches. I also have a great article on my web site: www.femaleathletesfirst.com about how to get recruited. It is on my homepage, just click on "Scho... Continue reading »

Stahl Ii asked:

My daughter is 12 yrs. old and when she bats (right handed) she keeps stepping in the bucket with her right foot .Any advice?

Margaret’s answer:

Hi, I am a mom here on weplay and I played Div. I softball and coached college fastpitch for 4 years. Get her form done on slower speeds and build up her confidence slowly. Try this, I laid a bat right behind my players right foot sometimes to break t... Continue reading »

Becky Halbur asked:

I am looking for any drills or exercises for a quicker arm swing for our hitters?

Margaret’s answer:

Hi Becky: I am a mom here on Weplay and a former collegiate Div. I volleyball player and college coach. I would recommend for arm strength to strengthen the core, chest, back and shoulders. These muscles all work together to produce a quick swing. St... Continue reading »

Ann Griffin asked:

can anyone tell me how i can get my 9 year old daughter to build up speed when running the bases

Margaret’s answer:

Hi Ann: I am a former Div. I vb/sb player and college coach and a parent here on Weplay. I would suggest that you first increase her leg, hip and core strength with a solid program that emphasizes the glutes and hamstrings. Squats and Lunges are the m... Continue reading »

Nancy Harrington asked:

Is there a way to get looked at by colleges other than playing in school?

Margaret’s answer:

Hi Nancy: I am a former college volleyball/softball coach and owner of femaleathletesfirst.com. Yes, there are ways to get seen by coaches out of a school sponsored program. Many coaches recruit out of junior olympic programs and from select soccer p... Continue reading »

Jen And asked:

i need help knowing which stretches to do for a bow and arrow and my jumps!!!

Margaret’s answer:

Hi Jen: Visit my website for a free stretching program, www.femaleathletesfirst.com. It is on the home page. We are the home for female athletes on the web. No other site like ours. You can consult with me, buy exercise programs and sign up for my... Continue reading »