High School Sports
Gym Etiquette: 10 Rules to Follow
Following up on my previous article about shopping for gyms, I want to share some of the unwritten rules of the gym. Not only will this solidify your role in [...]
Warm Ups for Athletes: 0 to 60 Can Lead to Injury
Whether you’re preparing for a game, practice, or conditioning session, every bout of activity should start with an adequate warm-up because the way you prepare your body can help or [...]
Russian Hockey’s Secret Training Weapon
When watching the Russians play hockey, it has been said it looks like they are doing ballet on the ice. And they were! Russian doctors, trainers, and coaches specifically designed [...]
A 10 Piece Warm Down Routine for Athletes
When we finish a game or workout, it can be tempting to pack up and hop in the car instead of stretching. The alternative plan is to “do it later,” [...]
3 Leadership Skills You Need To Be The Next Team Captain
It is an honor to be named a team captain. The position of captain is given to athletes who garner teammates’ respect and trust to lead them in the right [...]
Reducing and Preventing Respiratory Problems in Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently issued a position statement on non-infective acute respiratory illnesses (such as asthma). Medical professionals at major sporting events deal with more than just [...]
Run Faster and Reduce Your Injury Rate With Higher Step Counts
Running is the most popular form of rigorous physical activity in the world. We use it in sports, exercise, and play. Prior to cars, running was the fastest mode of [...]
The Unicycle. An Unconventional Yet Effective Way to Build a Better Athlete
It's a big world out there with many variables. Children need to develop a base set of skills to become productive adults. Sports and various hobbies or activities can help [...]
Soccer Players Need to Hit the Brakes
When I played baseball in high school, I always dreaded pre-season conditioning. It was brutal and endless. We did every kind of sprint, jump, and stair running you can imagine. [...]
Why the 2-mile Run is an Outdated Fitness Test for Soccer Players
The 2-mile run might be a good fitness test for someone running a 2-mile race or even a 5k, but there are better options for soccer. In this article, I [...]
