TRENDING
There’s a New Women’s World Record in the Mile Run—and it Happened in Unbelievable Fashion
A new world record has been set for the mile run. Sifan Hassan, a 26-year-old Ethiopian-Dutch runner, clocked a 4:12.33 [...]
Patrick Mahomes Threw a Ball OVER Arrowhead Stadium
Patrick Mahomes recently channeled his inner Uncle Rico and decided to throw a ball over an end zone side of Arrowhead [...]
Here’s What a Full Day of Rich Froning’s Meals and Snacks Looks Like
Rich Froning Jr. is one of the fittest men on Earth. He won four straight individual CrossFit Games titles between [...]
I’m Barely Eating But My Body Isn’t Changing. Why?
Tells me if this sounds familiar... You are a female athlete. You train hard, and do so 5-6 days a [...]
How Heavy Is Too Heavy for a Kid’s Backpack?
With screen time at an all-time high and unrestricted outdoor play at an all-time low, kids’ posture is worse than [...]
13 Female Celebrities With Amazing Weight Room Strength
Saying women have no business strength training is like saying the Earth is flat. It wasn’t true a long time [...]
Young Fan’s Injury From Foul Ball Prompts MLB Parks to Extend Safety Netting
Last month a foul ball during a Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros game in Houston struck a 2-year-old girl in [...]
Tom Brady Posts Selfie with Rival Peyton Manning: ‘We Were Friends’
Six-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady posted a selfie with rival two-time Super Bowl champ Peyton Manning on Twitter, where [...]
Zion Williamson Bullies Kevin Knox For Beastly Steal-and-Slam in NBA Debut
At Duke, Zion Williamson was a bully. He used his massive, linebacker-like frame and his eye-popping athleticism to physically manhandle [...]
Are Reign Energy Drinks Healthy?
Energy drinks are rarely healthy. Thanks to massive amounts of caffeine and sugar, many aggressively stimulate the mind and body. [...]
One Skill All College Athletic Recruits Must Learn
There isn’t a student-athlete out there who wouldn’t want to feel the love from multiple college coaches at the same […]
5 Ways To Be A Leader
“Most leaders already know what to do. They have read the same books and listened to the same gurus giving […]
Improve Your Vertical With This One-Week Jump Training Plan
The vertical jump is an important test in many sports. First, it has direct application to what happens in many sports. Jumping up for a rebound,...
5 Tips To Avoid Coaching Burnout
I should have seen the signs a mile away: Anger, anxiety, depression, sleepless nights, and fatigue. I have a daily […]
Does Putting Hands on Your Head Actually Help You Catch Your Breath?
You finished a set of sprints at the end of practice. As you gasp for air, you put your hands […]
Greek Inspired Superfood Casserole
Growing up, my grandmother, or ‘yiayia’ in Greek, would always cook briam (br-ee-am). Classic Greek comfort food, especially during the […]
TRENDING
TRAINING
Why the 2-mile Run is an Outdated Fitness Test for Soccer Players
The 2-mile run might be a good fitness test for someone running a 2-mile race or even a 5k, but [...]
How to Deal With an Overbearing Sports Parent
Most young athletes are fortunate to have parents who exercise patience and regularly offer praise and positive reinforcement. Others are […]
Welcome To The New STACK
Serving Youth Sport. We are for Athletes, by Athletes. Powered by Stack Sports
After a couple of months of planning, we are […]
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Ladder Drills
To become a better athlete you must continue to progress your programs difficulty and in my opinion, for advanced athletes, ladder drills alone don't...
Why You Need a Bedtime Snack
Sleep, necessary to rebuild damaged muscles, rest the heart, and mentally recharge you for a new day of training. During the 7-10 hours you spend...
5 Questions High School Athletes Should Ask Before Using Supplements
In just about any sport, it's important to be bigger, stronger and faster than your opponent. For this reason, high school athletes seek out the best...
6 Reasons to Schedule Summer Morning Workouts
Six Convincing Reasons to Schedule Summer Morning Workouts By Jim Carpentier, CSCS It's tempting for athletes and non-athletes to sleep in or postpone...
9 Benefits of Eating Strawberries Everyday
Strawberries are awesome. A big, ripe juicy strawberry ranks right up there as one of the most irresistible foods mother […]
4 Training Insights to Create Better Youth Hockey Players
I have coached hockey players from pros all the way down to 8-year-olds.
While I currently work mostly with high school, […]
How Coaches Can Prevent Bullying
Bullying in youth sports can lead to athletes leaving the team and the sport; they may drop out of activity […]
NBA Announces New Deal In The Works, NBA Africa
Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, made public that the NBA is forming a new business deal with […]
Parents Guide to Nutritious Team Dinners
If you’re a parent (or a coach) of a Middle School or High School sports team, you’re probably due for […]
Why the ‘Big Kid’ Often Gets Bad Coaching in Youth Sports
The big kid.
Watch any youth sporting event, and you can pick them out. They’re the ones who look like they’re […]
Why Coaching From the Sidelines Will Always Backfire for Sports Parents
As a long-time club soccer coach, I’ve noticed a troubling trend emerging in the sport.
As scores of parents position themselves […]
4 Youth Basketball Drills That Teach the Fundamentals
You can begin teaching your athletes the fundamentals of the game of basketball as early as third grade (or even […]
NEWS
This Super Simple Recipe Helped Noah Syndergaard Put on 17 Pounds of Muscle This Offseason
As you may already know, Noah Syndergaard managed to put on 17 pounds of muscle this offseason.
Syndergaard was a pretty […]
Terrelle Pryor Is Catching Passes Less Than a Week After Having a Cast Removed From His Hand
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor was a bright spot for the franchise last season. Though the team went […]
Brook Lopez Makes NBA History With Crazy Statline
Brooklyn Nets center Brook […]
Watch Steph Curry Celebrate Klay Thompson’s 30-footer Before He Even Releases the Ball
The Golden State Warriors are sitting atop the NBA Western Conference with a record of 47-9, best in the […]
[…]LeBron James’s No-Look Nutmeg Assist Might Be the Most Impressive Pass You’ve Ever Seen
One of the skills that makes Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James one of the best players in NBA history […]
NBA’s Development League to Change Name to ‘NBA Gatorade League’ Next Season
The National Basketball Association’s league for up-and-coming talent will go under a new name before the year is over. […]
TRAINING
Basic Defensive Plays for Youth Basketball Coaches
At any level of basketball, there are generally three types of defenses that can be played over the […]
Got ONE Dumbbell? You Got A Killer Workout!
Don't let the gym being closed be an excuse to miss workouts! One dumbbell does the trick!
Want To Improve Your Sport? Try Boxing!
Attention baseball players, football, hockey, lacrosse, almost any athlete in a sport requiring agility, quickness, and rotational power. Want to […]
How to Handle Being Recruited by a College You Don’t Like
It happens. Some of the coaches who contact you through your CaptainU profile may be from colleges you don't like, and you find yourself asking "The...
Take Your Shoulders to the Next Level With These 4 Moves
Your shoulders are involved with almost every act of performance in sports, as well as many in training. They help […]
Guide To Stretching From Home
Staying fit is essential in every sport, and a considerable part of overall fitness is stretching. Stretching increases your range […]
3 Kettlebell Complexes You Can Do at Home
The kettlebell has historically been and remains one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment available today. Its popularity […]
Debunking Common Post-Pitching Treatments
During the midst of this global pandemic, it is easy to become complacent; it is okay to feel anger, frustration, […]