Blog for parents of young athletes

Barcelona and Real Madrid face off this weekend at Camp Nou in a match that has the whole world on the edge of their seats and will be watched in more than 150 countries. The coaches of both teams, Luis Enrique and Zidane, are well known, but their players sometimes overshadow the tactics and training sessions they prepare each week…

Working as a camp counselor is a great career opportunity for young people who love leisure and sports and want to spend their vacation doing something different. These camps allow counselors to enjoy new experiences alongside other young people while earning a salary and spending a few weeks enjoying leisure time and outdoor activities. At Ertheo, we’re going to give…

Although in a sport like golf each player competes against themselves and their own skill, in tournaments it’s necessary for players to be grouped in some way so they can face opponents of their own level. Realistically, what fun would it be for a beginner to face a professional golfer? The only result would be that the better player would…

Have you ever heard of a “golf baptism”? To many, it might sound like a celebration or a religious ceremony, but it’s nothing of the sort. A “golf baptism” is all about introducing the sport to people who have never played it before, in a simple and dynamic way. This way, people who are unfamiliar with (or have only had…

If simply playing golf isn’t enough for you and you want to share your passion for the sport and teach others the secrets to becoming a good golfer, one of the best ways to do so is by training to become a golf coach. Courses to become a golf coach are offered by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, and they…

Many basketball enthusiasts who enjoy the sport, both on and off the court, dream of building a career as a basketball coach and eventually working in the field they love. There are many ways to become a good basketball coach, but all of them require earning a coaching certification that proves you are qualified to train young players. There are…

Getting started in any sport is tough—we make a lot of mistakes, we struggle to get into the flow of the game, and other things happen that drive us crazy. But when it comes to tennis, all these challenges might be a little more intense. The reason is pretty clear: to learn how to handle a tennis racket, you have…

There is a wide variety of golf clubs on the market, classified into several categories based on the type of shot they are used for. Woods, irons, hybrids, wedges, and putters are the types of clubs every good golfer should carry in their bag. Although the names can be misleading, in reality they are all made of steel or titanium…

Mini-basketball is a version of competitive basketball designed for boys and girls up to age 12. Through this sport, young players can learn the rules and basic fundamentals of basketball while enjoying a game adapted to their height, skills, and physical development. The main differences between basketball and mini-basketball lie in the dimensions of the court, the height of the…

Why is it necessary for a child to be a member of the golf federation before attending a golf camp? Many parents may find it strange that most golf camps require participants to be members of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, but the reality is that obtaining this license is a mandatory requirement for anyone who wishes to play on…