Youth Sports
How Playing Multiple Sports as a Kid Helped Aaron Rodgers Become a Better Athlete
It’s becoming more common in high school sports for athletes to focus on only one sport instead of playing two or more. Student-athletes (or their parents) believe they might have [...]
How to Teach Youth and Little League Players Proper Baseball Hitting Mechanics
Let's say you're a baseball coach, but not a "used to play minor league ball and have dedicated my life to the sport" type of coach. You're more like,...
If College Coaches Looked at Your Social Media Right Now, What Would They Find?
You can cross a line and not even know it.
5 Behaviors of High-Performing Sports Parents
Help your kids achieve their potential, regardless of their athletic level.
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 [...]