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How To Manage Daily Stress
“Stress is a scientific concept which has suffered the mixed blessing of being too well known and too little understood.” [...]
How To Prevent Overtraining In Youth Athletes
The term, "Overtraining" frequently gets thrown around by parents, athletes, and coaches. Some individuals have a general understanding of what [...]
Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?
Even though prebiotics and probiotics sound similar, the two play different roles in your health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, and [...]
How Athletes Can Develop A Mind-Body Connection
Things are happening beyond your consciousness that you cannot see, hear, or even feel. Often, situations and experiences unconsciously condition [...]
The Importance of Hydration (Even in the Winter)
Did you know that over 60% of our bodies are made up of water? Drinking an ice-cold glass of water [...]
Vitamin D’s Unknown Qualities
Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D is essential to build healthy teeth and bones. Vitamin D also plays a critical [...]
11 Tips For Happier And Healthier Living
Happiness and health influence each other. Being happy can make us feel significant and positive, and in turn, makes us [...]
A Reflection of the Year 2022 in Sports
The year 2022 was a spectacular year for sports. Numerous records were broken, championships were won, and dreams were realized. [...]
Want to Achieve Your 2023 Fitness Resolution? Do This Instead!
It is that time of year when your mind thinks, " Let’s get ready to rumble!”-(Michael Buffer) with your New [...]
Fitness Trends of 2022, Which Ones Were Good and Which Ones Flopped.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to experience a different side of life. As a result of social distancing and [...]
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 […]
Get SafeSport ® Trained. End Abuse in Sport.
We all want to feel safe. This is especially true in sport environments, where athletes […]
How to Prevent Hazing in High School Sports
What is Hazing?
Hazing is something that some have heard of, but it remains a mystery to many. Hazing is the […]
How To Eat To Build Muscle And Gain Weight
For most athletes, getting physically stronger and bigger is a means to improve their sports performance and create a competitive […]
Separate Yourself From Other College Recruits
The competition in Admissions and the high price tag at some of the nation’s premier academic institutions is fierce. In […]
Stop Trading Calories
There is a trend that cycles in and out of our collective societal consciousness to lump our eating and exercise […]
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Building Positivity Among Teams as a Coach
A sense of optimism and positivity by those involved in a game is the unwritten requirement across every competitive sport. [...]
Yes, You Should Foam Roll Before Training, But Not Too Much
We all know there are approximately a million ways to work out. And all those ways have die-hard fans eager […]
Leveling the Playing Field: Celebrating Youth Sports Equity Month with Stack Sports and EveryKidSports
Youth sports play a vital role in shaping the lives of young individuals, fostering their physical health, social […]
Why All Females Should Lift Weights
We’re living in an exciting time in sports. With the advancements in technology and social media, your high school coach […]
What’s The Big Deal About Meal Frequency?
If you or someone you know is an aspiring athlete then you may very well be wondering whether or not […]
Top Tips for High School Coaches
Being a high school sports coach comes with a lot of responsibility. High school sports coaches play vital roles in […]
Should You Do Strength Training and Cardio on the Same Day?
Developing your fitness and health requires a combination of strength training and cardio. However, many wonder if they can do […]
Off-Season Basketball Planning for High School Students
The final buzzer of your basketball season has gone off. Whether your team’s run fell short of playoffs, ended midway […]
Why are Fantasy Sports so Popular?
If you are a sports fan, chances are you have found yourself playing the imaginary role of coach/general manager/president of […]
Executing and Implementing the Kettlebell Windmill Exercise Effectively
Among the vast array of movements one can perform with a Kettlebell, a personal favorite of mine is the kettlebell […]
How to Create an Energizing, Inspiring, Motivating, and Encouraging Environment for Your Athletes
Coaching is a difficult job. Multi-tasking can wear you down and change your behaviors, emotions, personality, and coaching style. These […]
Skills Training- Is it Helping or Slowing Down Performance?
Today, there is an excessive focus on young athletes needing to develop skills. Yet, while they are undoubtedly essential to […]
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Kids Don’t Need Exercise Equipment- All They Need is Fun!
Although it is not the worst idea globally, it still has merit. Little Tikes developed an exercise bike for children […]
All NFL players Eat Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, and Hummus, Here’s Why
Salmon, sweet potatoes, and hummus seem to be the trifecta of foods eaten for some NFL athletes, like former […]
Community-College Students Succeed at Elite Schools—When They’re Admitted
Success is based on Persistence, not Prestige.
How the Big Ten Conference Can Respond with a Statement that can Improve the Future of College Athletics
There have been many instances where the heat of the game and competitive fire can lead to fits of ugliness […]
Giancarlo Stanton Seizes the Off-Season Opportunity to Improve
Even world-class, elite-level athletes have to train to maintain then improve their overall fitness and conditioning levels. Often times, the […]
Aaron Rodgers Adds Panchakarma To His Program
Different detoxes and cleanses continually seem to be popping up in the news. Try to remember just because it’s the […]
Would You Take Breakfast Cereal Advice From LeBron James?
Recently, we’ve highlighted some less-than-sound medical advice provided by LeBron James, as well as his […]
What do Steph Curry, Tom Brady, and Joe Lacob all have in common?
I guess eating pasta is better than eating at McDonald’s like many NFL players do before games. But in reality, […]
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Building Team Toughness
“Football leadership has become a whole lot more complex. The leader who can use his team or staff to bring […]
Your 5k Training Plan
Want to go from the couch to running your first 5k in just 12 weeks? This 5k training plan will […]
Caffeinated Gum: A Secret Weapon for Athletes
Caffeine is by far the most widely used drug in the world. Yes, it is classified as a psychoactive drug […]
Basketball Medicine Ball Tempo Training
Enhancing overall fitness and an athlete’s general work capacity should be a year-round goal of any athlete. One way for […]
How To Coach Problematic Athletes
When I say “problem athlete,” you all know what I am referring to. At least one athlete just doesn’t like […]
5 Exercises Every High School Athlete Should Be Doing Year Round
If you’re a team sport athlete looking to increase your strength, power, and speed today, there are many exercises, programs, […]
The Athlete’s Guide to Choosing the Right Strength Coach
As an athlete, you want to do everything in your power to excel in your sport. You practice hard and […]
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 […]