Serve
How to Add Power to Your Serve and Groundstrokes
To become a top-ranked tennis player, you must have great athletic ability. Need proof? Just watch highlights from the 2012 Australian Open. These athletes possess tremendous amounts of skill, speed, [...]
Build an Athlete Support Network
According to recruiting expert and Sacred Heart University pitching coach Wayne Mazzoni, a reputable reference—“somebody who actually carries some weight”—is a valuable asset in your support network. Track down these [...]
Develop a More Powerful Volleyball Serve
Serving with both velocity and accuracy is essential when playing at higher levels. Focusing on proper mechanics will reduce the risk of injury and increase your chances for success. Here's [...]
Rafael Nadal in Australian Open Final After Defeating Roger Federer
On Thursday, Jan. 26, at Melbourne Park, Rafael Nadal defeated long-time rival Roger Federer to claim his place in the Australian Open final. After losing the first set in a [...]
Superfood Series A-Z: Flaxseed
Derived from the flax plant, flaxseed can serve as a healthy supplement to any athlete's diet. Small—about the size of a sesame seed—and nutty, the seed can be found in [...]
Meal Replacement Bar Guide
It can be tough to fulfill your daily nutrition needs from food when you have a busy schedule—especially if you’re training hard in the gym and on the practice field. [...]
Army Reserve vs. National Guard: Which Suits You Better?
Having a hard time finding a winner between the Army Reserve vs. National Guard? Although members of both services wear the same uniform and train part-time, there are some key [...]
How to Start Your Career While Serving Your Country
Want to join the military without putting your career on hold after high school? Consider joining the Army National Guard, where you’ll train a minimum of only one weekend per [...]
Get Recruited for College Volleyball as a Libero
People undervalue the importance of the libero, thinking that because it doesn't involve jumping or playing at the net, the position doesn’t require strength and athleticism. On the contrary, playing [...]
Is the Coast Guard Right for You?
Love water sports? Looking for a job where you can make a difference? A career in the Coast Guard may be a great fit. As one of the U.S. military’s [...]