Training
Why Zone Defense is Bad for Youth Basketball
The potential cost of winning games here is the benefit of your players in learning the game and building skills.
5 Yoga-Inspired Stretches That Athletes Can Use to Improve Recovery
stretches recovery* delete Recovery is an essential component of any training program. Athletes of all levels need to make proper recovery part of their...
3 Tips for a Better Basketball Bounce Pass
Learning how to throw a basketball bounce pass is one of the most basic skills you can have as a basketball player. Bounce passes can be thrown with one...
5 Tips to Help Your Body Recover Faster After a Tough Game
Have you ever had the best game of your life and, because of that, you are so sore the next day that you can barely move out of bed? Oh boy, do I know...
Functional Sport-Specific Rotation Matters for Pitchers and Quarterbacks
Rotational movement is essential for your pitching and throwing skills. Without good rotational movement, you won't be able to throw with speed, accuracy, or control in baseball or football. There [...]
Why You Should Be Developing Your Sport Skills During the Offseason
When their season ends and they have either several months or minimal time to prepare for opening day next year, athletes may find themselves in a quandary.
The One Nutrition Mistake Every Youth Athlete Makes
A youth athlete's schedule doesn’t exactly lend itself to ideal nutrition. Case in point? The long stretch between lunch and dinner. Due to class schedules and after-school athletic commitments, it [...]
Athletic Training Programs For 11-14-Year-Olds
At this age, your child is still growing. However, this is an excellent time to begin the phase of athletic development more thoroughly.
How to Treat the 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Most sports injuries get better with rest, but if an injury doesn't appear to improve after a couple of days, athletes should consider seeking a professional opinion.
Strength Training To Reduce Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common injury that can occur when athletes engage in repetitive high-impact activities such as running or jumping, no matter the surface. Pain and tenderness in the [...]