Youth Sports
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. [...]
Medicine-Ball Moves to Boost Athletic Performance for Basketball
The medicine ball can be a valuable tool for basketball players. Particularly during the in-season period where reps on the court are much higher, athletes still need to find a [...]
Four Simple Things You Can Do To Help Peak for a Competition
Coaches love talking about periodization and planning for competitions. Unfortunately, this leaves many athletes bamboozled and they fail to make the most of what they can do when they compete. [...]
Yes – You Do Have Time
One of the most common justifications people have for being unable to stick to a fitness plan is that they “don’t have time”[1]. And given the 24/7 demands of our [...]
Sprint Training for Children
The idiom, ‘Sprinters are born, marathoners are made,’ assumes that the major factor in sprinting is genetics. That is accurate if your goal is to become a world-class sprinter. However, [...]
These 2 Reflexes Will Enhance Your Sprint Speed
Improving your sprint is not just done through sprinting and lifting weights. Optimizing two reflexes is essential to take your sprint up to elite levels. This type of training is [...]
From Skill Training to Practices and Games – Today’s Youth Are Still Lacking Strength and Body Awareness
Today's youth athletes are at a great time in this world. They have everything they need to succeed. However, youth athletes are still lacking strength and are deficient in certain [...]
Mental Health in Young Athletes
A recent study of 17,000 adolescent athletes in the USA found that levels of anxiety and depression were higher than before the Covid restrictions and that overall quality of life [...]
Tips on How to Maximize Your Career as a Multi-Sport Athlete
In 2013, 83% of the NFL draftees had been multi-sport athletes in high school. In 2014, that number shot up to 86%. Every year after, the number has been over [...]