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Will NILs Be The Great Equalizer For Female Athletes?
When Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 became law, it ensured female athletes would have the same [...]
12 Answers to Common Fitness Questions
Over the years of training people, I always engage in conversations discussing questions that repeat themselves in one form or [...]
Are Bai Drinks Healthy?
One reason Bai drinks are resonating with modern consumers? Unlike soda, they’re not stuffed with an exorbitant amount of sugar [...]
How Neymar Got His Ball Handling Skills
In Brazil, when the baby is born, they are automatically baptized by the father's words about which team the child [...]
Basketball Hydration – Pre, During, and Post-Competition
Hydration is not just about drinking water and Gatorade. Yes, those are the easiest ways to replace water and electrolyte [...]
9 Easy and Portable Pre-Game Snacks for Athletes
You know you won’t perform your best on an empty tank.
Creating an Athlete for Life
I can't stress enough the value of sport in the development of a child. It offers a litany of invaluable [...]
Does Walking With a Weighted Vest Help You Lose Weight?
The first time I saw it, I wrote it off as an anomaly. But then I saw it again. And [...]
Are Bang Energy Drinks Healthy?
Energy drinks are rarely a good choice.
It was about WHIP, not ERA, for Game 5 Noah Syndergaard vs. Justin Verlander
Strategy from the coach is different when it comes to a pitching rotation during the season and in the postseason. [...]
Recruiting Enthusiastic Youth Athletes
“Recruiting enthusiastic kids is harder than it’s ever been.”- Geno Auriemma, 11-time champion coach, UCONN Women’s Basketball.
One […]
Resources to Help Prevent Abuse and Misconduct in Sport
Headlines covering abuse and misconduct in sport can seem too big, too daunting. […]
7 Easy Snack Ideas for Teen Athletes
Training and consistently participating in athletic exercises will leave your teenager feeling very hungry. Here are a few ideas for […]
What Should I Eat After A Competition
Our bodies are primed immediately after workouts and games to accept nutrients that will start the recovery process, stimulate muscle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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10 Best Soccer Dribbling Drills For U6, U8 and U10
Of all the soccer skills, dribbling is the first — and most fundamental to ball mastery. But young soccer players [...]
Do You Have Knee Issues When Performing Squats? Try These Knee-Friendly Exercises
Finding the right exercises can be difficult if you’re struggling with knee pain. Many exercises, like squats, can exacerbate and […]
Post-Activation Potential (PAP) Exercises to Make You More Explosive and Agile
Post-activation potential (PAP) has recently become increasingly popular among strength coaches and trainers. Post-activation potential is a training technique that […]
How to Fix Muscle Imbalances and Why You Should
Maintaining good musculoskeletal health is essential for overall well-being. Muscle imbalances can occur in any of the body’s muscle groups. […]
Building Team Toughness
“Football leadership has become a whole lot more complex. The leader who can use his team or staff to bring […]
Your 5k Training Plan
Want to go from the couch to running your first 5k in just 12 weeks? This 5k training plan will […]
Caffeinated Gum: A Secret Weapon for Athletes
Caffeine is by far the most widely used drug in the world. Yes, it is classified as a psychoactive drug […]
Carb Loading: Is It Worth It?
What is Carb-Loading?
Carb-loading is a nutritional strategy that’s been around for a while, especially in endurance sports. Carb-loading occurs when […]
Basketball Medicine Ball Tempo Training
Enhancing overall fitness and an athlete’s general work capacity should be a year-round goal of any athlete. One way for […]
How To Coach Problematic Athletes
When I say “problem athlete,” you all know what I am referring to. At least one athlete just doesn’t like […]
5 Exercises Every High School Athlete Should Be Doing Year Round
If you’re a team sport athlete looking to increase your strength, power, and speed today, there are many exercises, programs, […]
The Athlete’s Guide to Choosing the Right Strength Coach
As an athlete, you want to do everything in your power to excel in your sport. You practice hard and […]
Can You Still Play Sports With Braces?
If you are worried about not being able to play your sport after getting braces, you don’t have to. You […]
How To Be A Successful Athlete
As a coach, one of the most rewarding aspects of my job is helping athletes of all ages increase their […]
Cheerleaders: How To Practice With An Injury
An injury is something that every athlete hopes they will never experience in their athletic career. However, because the sport […]
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The Time Kid of the Year
In this world, there are a lot of exceptional kids doing lots of exceptional things. So, needless to say, when […]
Chad Johnson Believes American Athletes Would Be ‘Unbelievable’ if Every Kid Grew up Playing Soccer
Count Chad Johnson among the football icons who believe our children should play soccer.
Last Summer, Michigan head football coach Jim […]
NBA All-Stars Speak on the Key to their Success, Diet and Workout Program
Nutrition, Recovery, and Conditioning
NBA players have access to an entire team of nutritionists, trainers, and chefs for their dietary needs, […]
The New Recruiting Economics Of NILs
In the 1980s, the Southern Methodist University football program had numerous schemes to illegally pay off recruits […]
Joe Burrow Diet Plan – Not McDonald’s Like His Teammates
Athletic performance depends on diet. When players are young, they just do not realize it. Many NFL players eat McDonald’s […]
LA Rams took ideas from Premier League soccer teams to prevent injuries. Now they’re one of the least injured NFL teams.
There are a few ways to measure success in the NFL. One way is by winning the Super Bowl. But […]
Rob Gronkowski Thinks Retired Tom Brady Will Be Back In The NFL
"The guy can play at any age" Gronkowski
The Arizona Coyotes Have Shifted Into Reverse Gear
Disaster in the Desert
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Q&A With Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, Tara Emerson
When it comes to being active and motivated, Tara Emerson is at the top of the […]
Dry Land Strength Workout For Swimmers And Divers
There is no doubt that to improve one’s performance in the pool. Whether it is powering through laps or perfecting […]
How To Effectively Motivate Your Athletes
Motivation is anything but static, continuously coming and going. It is easy to obtain when things are going your way […]
5 At-Home Jumping & Landing Drills for Volleyball Players
Jumping is incredibly important for the success of both volleyball attackers and defensive volleyball players.
Volleyball hitters need to jump high […]
French Contrast Method Program, Routines, and Exercises
The French Contrast Method is a unique and effective training program that helps you achieve higher levels of performance. This […]
Does Your Pitching Velocity Dip During the Season? Here’s Why
A high school pitcher trains his butt off during the offseason but stops completely when the season actually begins. I […]
Are You Ready to Begin Baseball Pre-Season Training? Start With These Mobility Exercises
I am always asked what the best mobility exercises for baseball players are. Many coaches, athletes, and trainers focus on […]
Benefits of Uneven Barbell Loading
If you have been training for a while and are looking to add a cool twist to your weight room […]