Athlete
In-Season Strength Strategies
The importance of in-season strength programs is well understood among trainers and strength coaches. However, it seems many athletes and parents are still hesitant to partake in strength training during [...]
Is It Bad Sportsmanship to Run Up the Score in Youth Sports?
Yes, it is bad sportsmanship for a coach to run up a score in youth sports. There may be games when a team beats an opponent handily but a coach [...]
Workouts and Conditioning for Marching Band
A radio broadcaster once said, "if it doesn't have a ball, it isn't a sport." His co-host quickly responded, "so boxing isn't a sport?" "Well, except that, I guess." The [...]
Mental Strategies to Help You Make 2022 The Year You Finally Succeed
Every January the same thing happens for many people - they make New Year resolutions, and many of them have to do with weight loss or fitness. The first week [...]
Is Your Freshman Athlete Varsity Material?
As a long-time head coach committed to growing my program, I am always on the lookout for young talent; standout athletes that surpass the expectations of their age groups. It’s [...]
Should Athletes Have Upper and Lower Body Training Days? Or is Total Body Training Best?
The world has changed a lot in recent years, for sure. A decade ago, the average high school athlete had relatively little access to workout regimens and training protocols outside [...]
How in Shape Do I Need to be to Reach the Next Level?
Every athlete knows the pressure of competition. Competition to beat not only your opponent but for a spot on the team, in the starting lineup, or to be selected into [...]
Coaches: Ditch the Traditional Warm-Ups for Side-Games
Every coach and athlete knows the importance of warm-ups. Ok, maybe it isn't as important in t-ball or soccer at the age where the "athletes" spend more time picking flowers [...]
The Importance of Body Language
“The body never lies.” - Martha Graham It’s a simple, powerful, and true commentary on body language. While Martha Graham may not be well known in pro or college sports [...]
Exercises For Skateboarders
Skateboarding and exercise have classically shared a relationship akin to oil and water. It isn't easy to pinpoint exactly why, but in my own personal experience, it is rooted deep [...]
