Youth Sports
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 learn, skill training appears to overshadow a child's functional and [...]
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 the training or your coaching style on every team. This [...]
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 listen to your coach. You make adjustments in your game. [...]
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 can absolutely still play sports with braces. You may have [...]
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 athletic potential and reach goals through strength and conditioning. When [...]
4 Ways to Ease Sports Parenting Stress
Sports parents have a reputation, and it isn't good. From "Hoosiers" to "Bad Parents," they are portrayed as overbearing and undue pressure on their child athlete. Art imitates life in [...]
How To Manage Student-Athlete Stress
Growing up is stressful. Competing in organized sport is stressful. Balancing schoolwork, life, and competitive sport is stressful. Watching your child experience the joys and despairs of their young lives [...]
How To Effectively Motivate Your Athletes
Motivation is anything but static, continuously coming and going. It is easy to obtain when things are going your way and ever so absent when things are not. As a [...]
Is Whey Protein Healthy for Kids?
Whey protein is an excellent, healthy, popular nutritional supplement for athletes and adults. However, many parents wonder if it is suitable for their children due to its popularity. To answer [...]
5 Exercises Every Lacrosse Player Should Do
When taking a look at the sport of lacrosse it's evident the athletes must be physically prepared in several qualities to stay safe, be competitive, and stay in the game. [...]
