If you’re looking for youth sports highlights, we’ve got ‘em – exclusively in the TeamSnap app. Scan below for the content you’re looking for Get tips, tools, training and more–exclusively in the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap partners with the best in sports for fun, effective drills, practice plans, and at-home training that will make your season…

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Writer’s profile Trevor Jones is an educator and an aspiring marketer. Originally from the United States, he moved to Tokyo in 2017. Trevor enjoys exploring new destinations and sharing his experiences. He can be found on Instagram at @tjones312 This post may contain some affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase we…

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Writer’s profile Stefanie Akkerman moved from the Netherlands to Japan in 2013 with her Japanese husband and son. She jumped into the niche of Dutch tour guiding in Tokyo and Kamakura in 2015 and occasionally writes articles about all the great sights and activities Japan has to offer. She loves (Japanese) food, and to work…

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All photos are provided by Oriental Land Co., Ltd. Descriptions have been reviewed and approved by the company. Welcome to Tokyo Disneyland: Where Disney Dreams Come True for Every Generation If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo Disneyland in 2025, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re wrangling toddlers in a stroller caravan, traveling…

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A study from the American Academy of Pediatrics confirms the alarming statistic that 70% of kids quit youth sports by age 13. There are several reasons why this number is so high and many of them are very normal; puberty and a change in hormones can have a dramatic effect on your child’s emotions and interests,…

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All photos are provided by Oriental Land Co., Ltd. Descriptions have been reviewed and approved by the company. If you’re a Disney-loving duo planning a dream date at Tokyo Disneyland, you’re in for a day that blends fantasy, nostalgia, and just the right amount of pixie dust. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifteenth,…

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Chris Duplex is probably the last guy you’d imagine succumbing to burnout. As coach of his then 9-year-old son Kasra’s flag football team, he led his players to consecutive championships in fall 2021 and winter 2022. He’d spent four years with the Matt Leinart Flag Football League in Southern California — and he loved it. But success,…

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Creating a positive youth sports culture that sets your players up to succeed both on and off the field requires time, effort, consistency, and intention. It’s important for coaches to take some time for themselves to avoid burnout. Without taking care of ourselves, we cannot take care of our players. Scan this code to read…

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As coaches, you determine the kind of experience our athletes have with sports. We are committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) to ensure our athletes have a positive sports experience. We expect you to be a Positive Coach who develops athletes as competitors, while also helping them develop life skills. Scan the…

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Youth athletes’ emotions can often be compared to a roller coaster ride: The highs are high and the lows… the lowest. Denying this is futile–and teaching a child how to handle their negative emotions can help them both in sports and in life. When kids lose their cool, they lose focus, their anxiety increases, and…

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