Mission and Operations The USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) will identify a pool of athletes to train, compete and represent USA Softball through domestic and international competition. The program will focus on providing an equal opportunity for players to develop their skills and show their talent while growing the game of softball in the United States. Serving as a pipeline to the National Team, the program is inclusive to all that wish to participate and develop their skills. The program will also identify a pool of coaches who can lead athletes and support their goals to advance their skills and achieve success. Through the HPP, athletes around the country will have the chance to make a USA Softball National Team at multiple age groups. Working first at the local level, the best talent in the game will work through camps, clinics, identifiers and tryouts to make local teams, region teams and potentially be selected to a National Team to participate with...
Ethics and Sportsmanship Abstract Coaches and sports leaders are responsible for fulfilling their roles ethically and with integrity. The Ten Christian Virtues and Civic Responsibilities for Coaches and Leaders of Sport in the 21st Century describe the characteristics of exemplary leaders in sport. Three of the most important virtues are poised, relentless, and enthusiastic. The first virtue, or responsibility, poised means coaches and leaders maintain composure and dignity. The second virtue or responsibility is relentless, it means coaches and leaders are determined to do something and refuse to give up. The last virtue, or responsibility, is enthusiastic, which means coaches and leaders show great passion and joy for what they do. Christian Virtue and Civic Responsibility Coaches and athletic administrators are leaders and models for good sportsmanship and ethical behavior. They are responsible for upholding the codes of conduct, standards of behavior, and int...
Let me first say, ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME! 2.9 MILLION people watched the first ever Professional Women's Hockey League game. That's history, that is amazing history. However, we still have a long ways to go. Women's sports don't get the recognition they deserve. They work twice as hard to be seen, to be on tv, to have a league and more. Why is that? Because they are women. Simple. Mens leagues pop up everywhere and instantly become professional. Below are some links, check them out. Womens hockey hockey and physicality The Athletic
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