Luke Smith is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA. He currently works for Kinetic Physical Therapy in Downingtown, PA. There, he primarily focuses on youth sports performance. He has internship experience from Boost Performance in Nashville, TN, Santa Clara University, and Florida International University. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Iowa State University in 2018.
Luke Smith
How To Be A Good Spectator
Having the chance to be a spectator at any sporting event is a privilege now during COVID. Once upon a time, we could choose from a multitude of sport...
How to Prevent Hazing in High School Sports
What is Hazing?Hazing is something that some have heard of, but it remains a mystery to many. Hazing is the act of humiliating, degrading, or abusing ...
3 Ways for Coaches to Create an Identity Outside of Sports
What is an Identity?Individual identity is what defines you as a person. People think of when they hear your name and what they see you do out in publ...
Athletes How To Create Identities Outside Of Sports
What is an Identity?Individual identity is what defines you as a person. People think of when they hear your name and what they see you do out in publ...
4 Tips For First Time Coaches
Being a coach of any kind can be a stressful and intimidating job, especially when you are just starting. There are so many factors that go into being...
The Impact of Social Media on Youth Athletes
Blessing and a CurseSocial media has injected itself into every aspect of our lives. It can tell us current news, sports updates, what is happening wi...
How To Keep Your Kids Active and Healthy At Home
COVID and quarantining have taken a toll on everyone in many different ways this year. Many adults have made their homes into workspaces and classroom...
What to Say to Your Discouraged Athlete
An athlete's state of mind has the power to enhance or ruin a workout or practice. In some cases, it can even impact an entire season or career. If th...
COVID-19 Is Making Americans Even More Sedentary
It is no secret that Americans have been sedentary and are progressively moving less and less as technology advances. COVID has accelerated the rate a...
Dealing With Conflict Between Teammates
Confrontation is unavoidable in all levels of sports, and youth is no exception. Maybe one of the trickier areas to navigate is getting all team membe...
