Amber Dunn asked:

How do we get sponsers for our team?

Mike’s answer:

This seems to be a Question that comes up quite often here. I'm not an expert in this area. But I'll tell you what I have done in the past.
My fundraising efforts evolved from doing car washes and handing out pizza flyers at apartment complexes to diff... Continue reading »

Erlinda Martinez asked:

Is it better to make the team stretch prior to their warm-up throws to reduce any pulled muscles??

Mike’s answer:

Seems to be a hot topic. I few things from my experience with stretching.
1. The amount of stretching done and when will be determine by the sport, skill level, Age and conditioning level of each athlete.
2. Evidence does show that stretching is import... Continue reading »

Deven Wolford asked:

i have very long legs and short arms is this holing me back from doing back-handsprings

Mike’s answer:

Would need more detail on the problems your having in order to help you more then just general statements. But you need good arm, leg strength and technique. Make sure you do all the proper progressions and lead ups this isn't something you should just... Continue reading »

Darshee Cenecharles asked:

Does anyone has any tips on how to get your jumps much higher

Mike’s answer:

Plyometrics, box jumps, running stairs, Lunges, get in the weight room and work on your legs and probable more important then how high you jump is great technique. Video tape your jumps and master your technique. Like anything strength isn't developed ... Continue reading »

Mary Curry asked:

What can a diver do when they seem to have hit a wall and can't do that next tough dive. There is a fear factor.

Mike’s answer:

A little more detail would be helpful what dive, i'm guessing reverse. There is several generic things you can do to make sure that A diver has confidence in doing a new dive.
1- The first and most important is making sure the diver has proper streng... Continue reading »

Christian Mortell asked:

How can i jump higher without using weights?

Mike’s answer:

run/jump flights of stairs up and down. plyometrics in general.

Tammy Hayson asked:

My daugther has been jumping from the low bar to the high bar for 2yrs now and all of a sudden she is afraid to jump. HELP!!

Mike’s answer:

Work it out with the coach if it is so bad that it cripples her progression then consider a sports psychologist, often your local university will have one on staff see if you can get some good relaxation techniques or visualzation ideas to help her ou... Continue reading »

Dawn Muldoon asked:

My DD has played for 5 years. Last year her dad coached her and now she has lost all her enthusiasm to play. How do I help her get it back?

Mike’s answer:

How old she is now might even be the biggest factor at certain ages kids deside that they want to do other things. 5 years in anything can seem like a long time for a kid. It might not even be her dad coaching although that could very well be it. It co... Continue reading »

Roxie Dieguez asked:

My 3 year old girl just started gymnastics, will she be limited because she's chunky or will this help her trim down?

Mike’s answer:

I agree with the above answer don't put her on a diet per say but there are some choices in foods that are better then others.
STANDARD GOOD BETTER BEST
butter margarine light spread d... Continue reading »

Erica Watson asked:

Are there sports out there for 3yr old girls. My daughter really wants to be involved in something.

Mike’s answer:

dance and gymnastics is a good foundation for any sports.