high school sports
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 [...]
5 Simple Steps to Improve Your Mental Health and Stay Focused, Happy, and Well
Mental health issues are rising fast these days. The internet makes news and images readily available to hear and see. In addition, people are working longer and more, becoming unhappy [...]
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 [...]
Why the 2-mile Run is an Outdated Fitness Test for Soccer Players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 [...]
How to Deal with a Difficult Coach
At some point in every athlete’s career, there comes a time when a coach makes you question your love for your sport. A coach that screams, is hypercritical, or is [...]
Building Momentum Late in the Recruiting Process
Every prospect has an ideal college experience waiting for him or her, and identifying essential operatives that define your personal goal is half the battle. Self-awareness is a powerful recruiting [...]
Professional Athletes Turning to Dance Classes to Become More Effective on the Field
Dance is not just for girls. The research shows that it produces superior athleticism and is excellent at preventing injuries. Professional athletes have been implementing it for years. From the [...]
Basketball Neural Warm-Up
Neural warm-ups are essential. They will produce higher performance and give you the edge you need on the court before the game. However, just standing in line shooting free throws, [...]
5 Dynamic Balance Moves to Benefit Any Athlete
When an athlete thinks of strength and conditioning training for their sport, the typical elements come to mind: resistance training, cardio, core work, plyometrics, agility, and sport-specific drills. Often overlooked [...]
7 Ways Playing High School Sports Benefit Students
You instantly see the effects sports have on youth and teenage high school students. Sports have remarkable and positive psychological, mental, physical, and emotional impacts. Essentially, starting kids in sports [...]