Youth Athletes
5 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Joins a Sport
Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging carpools, and getting the right equipment, don’t forget to spend [...]
3 Ways to Take Your Game to the Next Level
Most of us have the drive to succeed, but the roadmap on how to create tangible success is often blurry at best. Figuring out what steps to take can be [...]
Carb Loading: Is It Worth It?
What is Carb-Loading? Carb-loading is a nutritional strategy that's been around for a while, especially in endurance sports. Carb-loading occurs when you eat a high-carbohydrate-based meal like a big plate [...]
Can You Still Play Sports With Braces?
If you are worried about not being able to play your sport after getting braces, you don't have to. You can absolutely still play sports with braces. You may have [...]
How To Be A Successful Athlete
As a coach, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is helping athletes of all ages increase their athletic potential and reach goals through strength and conditioning. When [...]
Get SafeSport ® Trained. End Abuse in Sport.
We all want to feel safe. This is especially true in sport environments, where athletes at every level should be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and reap the [...]
How to Inspire Kids to Exercise
Inspiration Before Perspiration “How can I motivate my child to do more exercise?” Parents often ask me. “Play with them,” is my answer. This may seem simplistic, but it works. [...]
Electrolytes For Youth Athletes
Electrolytes are a key piece to any athlete's arsenal. Here is what you need to know. Growing up, I fell victim. High-sugary drinks, such as Gatorade and Powerade, were taught [...]
Recruiting Enthusiastic Youth Athletes
"Recruiting enthusiastic kids is harder than it's ever been."- Geno Auriemma, 11-time champion coach, UCONN Women's Basketball. One of the more complex performance capacities is the inspirational capacity, which is [...]
Resources to Help Prevent Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
Headlines covering abuse and misconduct in sport can seem too big, too daunting. Where do we turn for answers? How do we become part of the solution? [...]