Why Athletes Should Throw Out the Scale
Many of my athletes are surprised to find that I will often not weigh them at our nutrition appointments. One of my biggest turn offs when it comes to...
Is Social Media Too Dangerous For Athletes?
Following a crushing defeat to Italy in penalty kicks at Wembley Stadium, members of the England national team were subjected to a firestorm of racially insensitive criticism via social media. [...]
Why You Want Your Kids To Lose
Some might argue that learning to lose is actually the point of youth sports. My daughter’s soccer team trudged slowly off the field, sweaty and exhausted. They had been outmatched [...]
How To Connect With Your Teammates
"I love you guys!" my daughter said as she hugged each teammate that walked onto the basketball court. She didn't always feel that way. I'd know as her coach. Still, [...]
3 Simple Things Athletes Can Do to Boost Their Performance
Adhering to a solid nutrition plan, training hard, and getting consistent sleep are the fundamental pillars to success in any sport. Executing on these fundamental pillars plus your sport-specific skills [...]
How To Make Your Child’s Summer More Productive For Their Season
There are a few key things you can do this summer to make sure your athlete enters the fall season in the best shape possible.
Can A Kid Really Be Uncoachable?
You might struggle to connect with some kids on your team, but that doesn’t mean they’re “uncoachable” Let’s face it, not every child comes to the team ready to actually [...]
There’s More Than One Reason Girls Quit Sports
Putting the drop-out crisis for female athletes into context The benefits are undeniable; research has long demonstrated that girls who play sports are more confident, get better grades, have fewer unwanted pregnancies [...]
How To Get Athletes To Train On Their Own
For any coach, keeping athletes focused during practices or in the weight room can be challenging - especially when their minds are on an upcoming competition. Here are some helpful [...]
How Athletes Are Affected by the Racial Issues of Today
America has a very long history of tumultuous race relations amongst its various communities. The abolition of slavery didn’t end racism, and the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s didn’t [...]
