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No matter how well prepared a performer is, pre-stage jitters are very common and befall beginners and veteran actors alike.  If your child is having a hard time coping with performance anxiety, Kerry Hishon of Theatrefolk shares some pointers:

Only 10 percent of the world's population is left- handed and among them are some of the most prominent tennis players of this era.  Jeffrey Ruth of Bleacher Report ranks the top lefty tennis players of our time.  "They are also among the game's all-time greats.These players have a host of things in common. They have won seven or more Grand Slam events, and claimed more than 50 total titles each. All but one of them were ranked No. 1 at some point in their career."

Cheer Magazine shared an article that considers consistency the foundation for the success of all cheerleading routines.

In our previous post, we shared that plyometric exercises are helpful to improve your chances of making your dunk shot dream a reality. Plyometric exercises though in short intervals require you to exert maximum effort for that specified time.

It's probably safe to say that almost every basketball player dreams of laying a slam dunk.  Some players make it look so smooth and easy, some of them are lucky to have a leg up due to their height.  But a lot more players have to train consistently and rigorously to realize their dream dunk.  Layups.com guest writer A.J Kenrick. shares some tips on how to achieve your first dunk.

Pressure to succeed and the desire to be the best is prevalent in these times.  Youth athletes are under a lot of constant pressure.  Parents, you are probably aware of the clinical signs of pressure such as:

The 2017 International Swimming Hall of Fame class included Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Laura Wilkinson.

Congratulations to our very own Jordan Snider who has been named as the new head coach of the Panther men's tennis team.  The announcement was made by Athletic Director Chris Bisignano of Purchase College. Not to worry Future Stars Campers and Families, Jordan will continue in his job responsibilities at Future Stars. When you see Jordan, don't forget to congratulate him!

Basketball tryouts are coming up and anxieties levels are more than likely escalating.  Don't sweat it, work on what you can control.  Prepare  for your try outs in a methodical way.  Fortify your skill levels with consistent practice.  Confidence in your abilities can help make a lasting impression on your coaches.  LiveStrong.com has some great tips from Michael Hutchins to help you be in your best form for try outs:

Trends seems to show that an increasing number of  college sports recruits are a large share of college transfer statistics.  Applying for colleges is a taxing time, choosing the right school that will meet your financial needs and provide both a great academic, athletic experience all adds to the stress.  JVA Blog shares 5 things to consider when applying for athletic scholarships: