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<\/a><\/div>Athletic Scholarships<\/a><\/h5>Interested in pursuing a college athletic scholarship for your talented athlete? I\u2019ve put together my five top tips about college athletic recruitment, while still fresh from our son accepting a NCAA Division 1 basketball scholarship....<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>Parents support in sport<\/a><\/h5>Research confirms that the benefits to children playing sport are impressive \u2013 and plentiful! From developing communication skills and building an extra social circle, to improved academic performance and increased self-esteem. Sport has particular\u00a0benefits for young girls\u00a0yet, by the age of 14years, girls start dropping......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>Do your daughters play sport?<\/a><\/h5>I ask this because it\u2019s something I\u2019m incredibly passionate about encouraging, and for a very good reason: the benefits of playing sport for our girls are impressive \u2013 and plentiful! From developing communication skills and building an \u2018extra\u2019 social circle, to improved academic performance and......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>Why mindfulness matters for young athletes<\/a><\/h5>\u2018Mindfulness\u2019 is one of those health and wellbeing buzzwords that seems to be everywhere you look right now. It hit my radar about five years ago, and ever since, I\u2019ve been doing what I can to include it in my life, and the lives of......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>How to pick the right \u2018fuel\u2019<\/a><\/h5>The fact that food is primarily a source of energy is true for everyone, but it\u2019s a particularly important thing to remember when you\u2019re feeding a young athlete or helping them learn more about what does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t \u2013 make the best food choices......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>What to watch for in your young athletes<\/a><\/h5>So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>Parents support in sport<\/a><\/h5>Research confirms that the benefits to children playing sport are impressive \u2013 and plentiful! From developing communication skills and building an extra social circle, to improved academic performance and increased self-esteem. Sport has particular\u00a0benefits for young girls\u00a0yet, by the age of 14years, girls start dropping......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>Do your daughters play sport?<\/a><\/h5>I ask this because it\u2019s something I\u2019m incredibly passionate about encouraging, and for a very good reason: the benefits of playing sport for our girls are impressive \u2013 and plentiful! From developing communication skills and building an \u2018extra\u2019 social circle, to improved academic performance and......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>Why mindfulness matters for young athletes<\/a><\/h5>\u2018Mindfulness\u2019 is one of those health and wellbeing buzzwords that seems to be everywhere you look right now. It hit my radar about five years ago, and ever since, I\u2019ve been doing what I can to include it in my life, and the lives of......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>How to pick the right \u2018fuel\u2019<\/a><\/h5>The fact that food is primarily a source of energy is true for everyone, but it\u2019s a particularly important thing to remember when you\u2019re feeding a young athlete or helping them learn more about what does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t \u2013 make the best food choices......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>What to watch for in your young athletes<\/a><\/h5>So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>Do your daughters play sport?<\/a><\/h5>I ask this because it\u2019s something I\u2019m incredibly passionate about encouraging, and for a very good reason: the benefits of playing sport for our girls are impressive \u2013 and plentiful! From developing communication skills and building an \u2018extra\u2019 social circle, to improved academic performance and......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>Why mindfulness matters for young athletes<\/a><\/h5>\u2018Mindfulness\u2019 is one of those health and wellbeing buzzwords that seems to be everywhere you look right now. It hit my radar about five years ago, and ever since, I\u2019ve been doing what I can to include it in my life, and the lives of......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>How to pick the right \u2018fuel\u2019<\/a><\/h5>The fact that food is primarily a source of energy is true for everyone, but it\u2019s a particularly important thing to remember when you\u2019re feeding a young athlete or helping them learn more about what does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t \u2013 make the best food choices......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>What to watch for in your young athletes<\/a><\/h5>So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>Why mindfulness matters for young athletes<\/a><\/h5>\u2018Mindfulness\u2019 is one of those health and wellbeing buzzwords that seems to be everywhere you look right now. It hit my radar about five years ago, and ever since, I\u2019ve been doing what I can to include it in my life, and the lives of......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>How to pick the right \u2018fuel\u2019<\/a><\/h5>The fact that food is primarily a source of energy is true for everyone, but it\u2019s a particularly important thing to remember when you\u2019re feeding a young athlete or helping them learn more about what does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t \u2013 make the best food choices......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>What to watch for in your young athletes<\/a><\/h5>So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>How to pick the right \u2018fuel\u2019<\/a><\/h5>The fact that food is primarily a source of energy is true for everyone, but it\u2019s a particularly important thing to remember when you\u2019re feeding a young athlete or helping them learn more about what does \u2013 and doesn\u2019t \u2013 make the best food choices......<\/p>
More info<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/a><\/div>What to watch for in your young athletes<\/a><\/h5>So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor......<\/p>
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<\/a><\/div>What to watch for in your young athletes<\/a><\/h5>So your kids LOVE their sport and play at a highly competitive or representative level? That\u2019s great! You\u2019re raising your very own young athletes. For children, the benefits of playing organised and competitive sport go beyond the obvious, things like developing better coordination, balance, motor......<\/p>
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