Youth Sports
How to Run an Effective Youth Baseball Practice
Remembering these basic principles can help you ensure great practices no matter what the circumstance.
How to Build a Plyo Workout for Beginners
Plyometrics are a way for athletes to express true power and speed, as well as prepare the body for the unknown on the field and court.
Why J.J. Watt Doesn’t Want You to Play Just One Sport
J.J. Watt has strong opinions about young athletes specializing in one sport.
6 Common Mistakes Young Athletes Make When Starting a Strength Program
Getting stronger and faster, and making the most of your athletic ability is not easy. It's even more difficult when you have no idea where to start. The majority of [...]
Simplicity Is Always the Key When Strength Training Youth Athletes
What is the overall purpose and/or goal of training for athletic performance at the middle school and high school levels? Any response given to this question will likely file under [...]
Why Athletes Are at Greater Risk of Sleep Disorders (and How to Fix It)
It may seem counterintuitive, but many top athletes—people who are otherwise in great health—suffer from sleep disorders. Shouldn’t an intense workout leave you ready to drop off to sleep? Though [...]
Are You Eating Enough? If You’re a Teen Athlete, the Answer’s Probably No
In a world where everyone has an opinion on nutrition, and consumers are constantly blasted with miraculous claims from supplement companies looking to sell something, it's easy to forget that [...]
3 Steps to Help Young Athletes Get Fast, Faster
If you train athletes, then you know Ball is Life. That's to say playing the sport is frequently prioritized over-preparing to play the sport. Of course physical preparation increases performance [...]
Are Mandatory Early Morning Workouts Doing Young Athletes More Harm Than Good?
For as long as there have been sports teams, there have been mandatory early morning workouts. These crack-of-dawn sessions train athletes to push through adversity and increase mental toughness. They [...]
Why Coaches and Parents Should Avoid Placing Too Much Emphasis on Team and Individual Results
Fall season playoff time can be intense, hyper-competitive, exhilarating or heartbreaking. These moments are great opportunities to focus on teachable moments. Whether your team dominates a rival or is on [...]
