High School Sports
7 Tips to Promote Yourself from a Backup to Starter
Get elevated to a starting position.
Why J.J. Watt Doesn’t Want You to Play Just One Sport
J.J. Watt has strong opinions about young athletes specializing in one sport.
6 Common Mistakes Young Athletes Make When Starting a Strength Program
Getting stronger and faster, and making the most of your athletic ability is not easy. It's even more difficult when you have no idea where to start. The majority of [...]
Why Athletes Are at Greater Risk of Sleep Disorders (and How to Fix It)
It may seem counterintuitive, but many top athletes—people who are otherwise in great health—suffer from sleep disorders. Shouldn’t an intense workout leave you ready to drop off to sleep? Though [...]
Are You Eating Enough? If You’re a Teen Athlete, the Answer’s Probably No
In a world where everyone has an opinion on nutrition, and consumers are constantly blasted with miraculous claims from supplement companies looking to sell something, it's easy to forget that [...]
Are Mandatory Early Morning Workouts Doing Young Athletes More Harm Than Good?
For as long as there have been sports teams, there have been mandatory early morning workouts. These crack-of-dawn sessions train athletes to push through adversity and increase mental toughness. They [...]
Why Coaches and Parents Should Avoid Placing Too Much Emphasis on Team and Individual Results
Fall season playoff time can be intense, hyper-competitive, exhilarating or heartbreaking. These moments are great opportunities to focus on teachable moments. Whether your team dominates a rival or is on [...]
Hamstring Training for High School Soccer Players
Hamstring injuries account for approximately 17% of all injuries in soccer (1). They mainly occur during change of direction movements, when accelerating to top speed, and overstretched (1). They are [...]
The Critical Need For Having a Training Plan For High School Athletes
I've worked with athletes ages 21 and under, who often have all the drive, determination, and persistence a strength coach could ever hope to find in an athlete. Those younger [...]
Adopt a Back to School Mindset
All over the country, student-athletes are facing the back half of summer vacation. Before they know it, back-to-school ads and sales will be all they see when they walk into [...]
