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Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Sports Dad and coach trying to help others navigate youth sports.

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US Open starts Sunday

Aug 27, 2026

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12 min read

US Open starts Sunday

Why the soft toss to first is scarier than the throw from the fence, and what to say instead of "don't miss"

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
The Real Risk of Tryout Week Isn't the Roster

Aug 20, 2026

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13 min read

The Real Risk of Tryout Week Isn't the Roster

What to do while your athlete's body and nerves are both trying out this week

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
📚 BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION: Balancing Academics and Athletics

Aug 13, 2026

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14 min read

📚 BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION: Balancing Academics and Athletics

Building a school-year schedule your athlete can actually survive

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
The five-minute gear check that beats a $400 helmet

Aug 6, 2026

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14 min read

The five-minute gear check that beats a $400 helmet

Proper gear and impact awareness for every young athlete

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
When the Heat Wins, Move Indoors

Jul 30, 2026

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9 min read

When the Heat Wins, Move Indoors

🌡️ MID-SUMMER HEAT EDITION: Keep Moving When the Thermometer Says No

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
🚴 TOUR DE FRANCE EDITION: The Long Game

Jul 23, 2026

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10 min read

🚴 TOUR DE FRANCE EDITION: The Long Game

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
The Case for Letting Them Play Everything

Jul 16, 2026

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11 min read

The Case for Letting Them Play Everything

MLB All-Star Edition: The Debate — Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Development

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
Win or Lose, They're Still Watching You

Jul 9, 2026

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9 min read

Win or Lose, They're Still Watching You

World Cup Quarterfinals Edition: Managing Big Wins and Heartbreaking Losses with Your Young Athlete

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Sun Safety

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Play It Safe in the Heat ☀️

Jul 2, 2026

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9 min read

Play It Safe in the Heat ☀️

Sun Safety and Heat Stroke Prevention for Every Young Athlete

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Nutrition

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Eyes on the Ball 🎾

Jun 25, 2026

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8 min read

Eyes on the Ball 🎾

Wimbledon Edition: Hand-Eye Coordination and Reflex Training for Every Young Athlete

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
The Loudest Coaches in the Building 🏅

Jun 18, 2026

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7 min read

The Loudest Coaches in the Building 🏅

Father's Day Youth Sports: Positive Sideline Coaching Science | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
More Than a Game: Building Unity Through Sport ⚽🏀🏒

Jun 11, 2026

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6 min read

More Than a Game: Building Unity Through Sport ⚽🏀🏒

Youth Sports Unity, Cultural Sportsmanship & Finals Season | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
The Beautiful Game Starts at Home ⚽🌍

Jun 4, 2026

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8 min read

The Beautiful Game Starts at Home ⚽🌍

Youth Sports Summer Performance Goals & Off-Season Recovery | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
School's Out: Why "Growth Goals" beat "Outcome Chasing" this summer ☀️ ⚽

May 28, 2026

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9 min read

School's Out: Why "Growth Goals" beat "Outcome Chasing" this summer ☀️ ⚽

Youth Sports Summer Performance Goals & Off-Season Recovery | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice
The Memorial Day ‘Pit Stop’: Active Recovery + The Anti-Inflammatory Red-White-and-Blue Bowl 🇺🇸🧘‍♂️

May 21, 2026

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7 min read

The Memorial Day ‘Pit Stop’: Active Recovery + The Anti-Inflammatory Red-White-and-Blue Bowl 🇺🇸🧘‍♂️

Active Recovery and Rest for Youth Athletes | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Confidence

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The Clay Court Grind: Lateral Power + The "Parisian" Fuel Reset 🎾🇫🇷

May 14, 2026

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10 min read

The Clay Court Grind: Lateral Power + The "Parisian" Fuel Reset 🎾🇫🇷

Agility, Footwork, and Lateral Movement for Youth Athletes | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Confidence

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The Sideline CEO: The Invisible Load + Your Mother's Day Reset 💙🏆

May 7, 2026

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7 min read

The Sideline CEO: The Invisible Load + Your Mother's Day Reset 💙🏆

Managing the Invisible Load in Youth Sports | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Confidence

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Derby Drive: The Science of the "Gate Start" + The Paddock Fueling Plan 🏇🩺

Apr 30, 2026

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8 min read

Derby Drive: The Science of the "Gate Start" + The Paddock Fueling Plan 🏇🩺

Youth Sports Explosive Power & Speed | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Confidence

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Summer Hydration: The Marathon Mindset 💧🏃‍♂️🏈

Apr 23, 2026

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8 min read

Summer Hydration: The Marathon Mindset 💧🏃‍♂️🏈

Summer Hydration Tips for Youth Athletes | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Playoffs

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Playoff Grit: Why "Mission" beats "Chemistry" 🏒 🏀

Apr 16, 2026

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12 min read

Playoff Grit: Why "Mission" beats "Chemistry" 🏒 🏀

Youth Sports Team Chemistry & Playoff Recovery | The Seasoned Sidekick

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Confidence

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How to survive the "Silent Drive" home + Augusta Power Bowls ⛳️

Apr 9, 2026

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9 min read

How to survive the "Silent Drive" home + Augusta Power Bowls ⛳️

Mastering the 'Caddie Mindset' and fueling for the back nine of youth sports.

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

Hydration

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🌪️ Survival Guide: The Spring Sports Blur.

Apr 2, 2026

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9 min read

🌪️ Survival Guide: The Spring Sports Blur.

The April Pivot: Science-Backed Strategies for Social Belonging, Volume Hydration, and Peak Recovery.

Coleman Rice
Coleman Rice

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