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June 2002


MyTeam.com
Online source for amateur sports information
GRADE LEVEL: Students, Parents, Professional

http://www.myteam.com

CONTENT:
MyTeam.com is an online source for amateur sports information that includes news, tips, interactive games, message boards, and free team and league Web sites.
AESTHETICS:
The site has a busy front page that includes products for sale, but most of the features are free. Macromedia Shockwave is needed to play the games.
ORGANIZATION:
A top navigation bar is featured that makes movement among the main areas of the site easy. There is also an online search tool for locating your favorite teams and leagues.
REVIEW:
There's lots of information here for parents, coaches, physical education teachers, and athletes of any age. The site provides information on the history of and how to play more than 100 sports, from cycling to kick boxing and sailing to wrestling. Visitors can improve their playing or coaching skills by using the tips and animated lessons on baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and softball. A dozen interactive online games are available as well as printable instructions for backyard games. Parents and coaches will find articles on topics such as player psychology, positive coaching, and positive parenting. Included are sports cartoons, free sports screen savers and wallpaper, and sports news.
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Review by Hazel Jobe
Education World®
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6/10/2002