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Sportball: A noncompetitive approach to coaching

A small but innovative Scottsdale gym offers a new approach to sports coaching for kids, from beginners to seasoned athletes. “There are a lot of...

Fun pool games teach serious swim skills

For kids growing up in metro Phoenix, pool time extends way beyond time spent in lessons. We asked the experts at Hubbard Family Swim...

Sweeten the case for using sports mouthguards

If your young athlete is balking at wearing a sports mouthguard, maybe a little flavor will help. Shock Doctor’s Flavor Fusion mouthguards come in RocketPunch,...

How to be good sports parents

We’ve all seen them—parents shouting instructions to their children during a sporting event or criticizing the coach in front of athletes during practice. While these...

Arizona schools guide students to eat better—and keep moving!

When Arizona schools make the news for positive reasons, RAK takes notice. Recently, 10 Arizona schools were recognized by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation...

Nordic Village offers variety of family-friendly winter sports

If you’re looking to take advantage of all the snow that has fallen in northern Arizona this winter, Flagstaff Nordic Center's Nordic Village, 15...

Swimming is more than a sport—it’s a way of life

The parking lot at Cactus Pool in Scottsdale fills up early on Memorial Day weekends for the Scottsdale Aquatic Club (SAC) annual signature event:...

5 reasons running makes me a better mother

The familiar buzz of my iPhone jars me awake. It is 5:30 a.m. and the house is still at rest. Despite the early hour and...

Curling is “sweeping” the Valley

Sean Keeling of Casa Grande hadn’t planned on learning a new sport. “The whole thing started by accident,” says Keeling, who was watching the curling...

Karate for kids and families

Phoenix mom Heather Hamel enrolled two of her children in karate because she wanted them to get more exercise. Alex, 10 and Livia, 14, were...

5 popular family hikes in or around metro Phoenix

Looking for family hikes everyone will enjoy? We've got a roundup of popular places around the Valley and one about an hour east of Phoenix....

5 best Valley parks for activities kids love

It's finally cool enough to spend a few hours at the park. But where to go? Here are five of our favorite free public...

Healthy snacks for young athletes

Healthy snacks keep a steady stream of nutrients flowing through young athletes’ bodies. Having their blood sugar and energy levels on keel will help...

Why aren’t more moms coaching?

Written by: Risa Isard I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t active. Growing up in northeast Phoenix, I was always on the soccer field,...

SpoFit hosts goalball clinics for blind and visually impaired athletes

The second of two goalball clinics for blind and visually impaired athletes ages 10 and up will be held from 2 to 5 p.m....

Girls on the Run hits new strides

On a cool autumn morning at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, about 1,200 people—girls and their running buddies—participated in a 5K run, the culmination of...

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