Teens
Coaching Youth Speed Training
Much debate in the strength and conditioning world concerns how young athletes should begin a development program. However, experts agree that speed and agility drills can be part of any athlete's training, [...]
How to Feed a Teen Athlete
Fueling an adolescent athlete can feel like a tall task. Here are the basics in under 600 words. There is no “special diet plan” to achieve optimal athletic performance. Eat [...]
Should American High Schools Have Nap Time?
Sleep is essential to maximizing your potential as a human. More sleep makes us smarter, more motivated, more charismatic, stronger, faster, more coordinated, more resilient—you name a desirable trait in [...]
Are You a Teen Athlete Looking For an Edge? Try Eating Twice Before Lunch
Nutrition is a weapon. Most young athletes don’t realize this. They put in the hard work—they lift, they run, they practice. But the reality is everyone does these things. Sure, [...]
Why High School Athletes Shouldn’t Obsess Over the Number on The Scale
One of the most popular places to be in my weight room is around the scale. I have teen athletes checking every single day to see if they have "gained [...]
Hoping for Big Training Gains This Summer? Take Your Sleep Seriously
Summer is here. For many young athletes, that means the abolishment of a consistent bedtime. With school suddenly a non-factor in their routine, many teens fall into the habit of [...]
Study Finds That Teenagers Get as Much Exercise as 60-Year-Olds
Before technology became so prevalent, kids spent a lot of time outdoors. They played stick ball in the streets, flew kites, and rode their bikes...
Sacha Baron Cohen to Star as Iconic Rock Star Freddie Mercury. Or Is He?
Sacha Baron Cohen will reportedly star as iconic rock star Freddie Mercury in an upcoming big screen biopic about the late great front man of the popular British band Queen. [...]
Tweet #X Before You Drive
According to the National Safety Council, texting while driving leads to nearly 2 million automobile accidents a year. Even more staggering, the Institute for Highway Safety reports that driving and [...]
Athletes Join the Cause for National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and athletes are joining up to help the cause. T-shirt company Custom Ink recently partnered with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, launching their fourth annual [...]