Youth Sports
4 Exercises (with extras) to Boost Your Basketball Vertical Jump Height
A powerful explosive vertical leap and dynamic agility are mandatory for basketball. All basketball sport-specific movements require it. For example, shooting, blocking, rebounding, etc. Unfortunately, merely practicing vertical jumping won't [...]
Russian Hockey’s Secret Training Weapon
When watching the Russians play hockey, it has been said it looks like they are doing ballet on the ice. And they were! Russian doctors, trainers, and coaches specifically designed [...]
5 Simple Steps to Improve Your Mental Health and Stay Focused, Happy, and Well
Mental health issues are rising fast these days. The internet makes news and images readily available to hear and see. In addition, people are working longer and more, becoming unhappy [...]
The Unicycle. An Unconventional Yet Effective Way to Build a Better Athlete
It's a big world out there with many variables. Children need to develop a base set of skills to become productive adults. Sports and various hobbies or activities can help [...]
Soccer Players Need to Hit the Brakes
When I played baseball in high school, I always dreaded pre-season conditioning. It was brutal and endless. We did every kind of sprint, jump, and stair running you can imagine. [...]
Building Momentum Late in the Recruiting Process
Every prospect has an ideal college experience waiting for him or her, and identifying essential operatives that define your personal goal is half the battle. Self-awareness is a powerful recruiting [...]
Professional Athletes Turning to Dance Classes to Become More Effective on the Field
Dance is not just for girls. The research shows that it produces superior athleticism and is excellent at preventing injuries. Professional athletes have been implementing it for years. From the [...]
Basketball Neural Warm-Up
Neural warm-ups are essential. They will produce higher performance and give you the edge you need on the court before the game. However, just standing in line shooting free throws, [...]
5 Dynamic Balance Moves to Benefit Any Athlete
When an athlete thinks of strength and conditioning training for their sport, the typical elements come to mind: resistance training, cardio, core work, plyometrics, agility, and sport-specific drills. Often overlooked [...]
Strength Training for Young Dancers
While dancing may be considered an art for many, it is as physically demanding and rigorous as any sport. Regardless of its classification, it is an activity that demands high [...]