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It's a big world out there with many variables. Children need to develop a base set of skills to become [...]

Florida Schools are Incorporating Tom Brady’s Controversial Fitness Program

About 5,000 students in the Pinellas County Schools system will learn the TB12 Method. Probably due to Tom Brady playing [...]

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 [...]

Does College Football Have An Engagement Problem?

A long time ago, college football scoreboards were fairly simple and comparable to this. They showed the teams, the clock, [...]

How to Deal with a Difficult Coach

At some point in every athlete’s career, there comes a time when a coach makes you question your love for [...]

Looks like Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are Headed to Divorce

They have been living separately for weeks. People knew something was wrong when Gisele was not seen in attendance for [...]

Why Are College Football Games Taking So Long?

A couple of weeks ago, we told you about some new rule changes implemented by Major League Baseball to speed [...]

Is Inflammation Good for Muscle Growth? And Does it Help to Eat Your Protein Before Your Vegetables?

Often, you hear the word inflammation and think of something terrible. But truthfully, your body experiences some pro-inflammatory effects. For [...]

What Does It Mean to Be “Fit”?

When working in the strength and conditioning or performance realm of fitness, defined targets and benchmarks are easy to determine [...]

30 Minutes of HIIT to Fit

Time is our most valuable commodity. Wake up, make breakfast, get the kids ready, drop them off at school, head [...]

Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?

Even though prebiotics and probiotics sound similar, the two play different roles in your health. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria, and […]

The Importance of Hydration (Even in the Winter)

Did you know that over 60% of our bodies are made up of water? Drinking an ice-cold glass of water […]

How Sports Parents Ruin The Car Ride Home

Great sports parents have great timing. There are good times to talk with your son or daughter about the game or practice, and then there are bad times....

4 Strategies to Create a Successful Weight Room Environment

A successful environment must be created by the coaching staff. In a high school weight room, it is easy for things to get out of hand. There must be...

Your Playing Surface Matters

This is a true story. I’m a personal trainer. I worked with an NFL player who had been in the […]

Tips for Balancing School, Sport, and Life

So, you have a young, ambitious student-athlete who’s trying to balance, school, sport, and social life. How can […]

TRAINING

Football Lineman Workout: Front Squat to Press

The Ectomorph Workout Program: Building Muscle for the ‘Skinny Guy’

Bench Press 315 Pounds With This Training Plan

This Squat Program for Strength Will Add 30 Pounds to Your Max

Fun Basketball Drills That Improve Court Skills

An 8-Week Training Program for a Higher Vertical Jump

Front Squat 101: How to Master The Move in 5 Minutes

The Surprising Truth About Training the Same Muscles Two Days in a Row

Why Intense Workouts Make People Throw Up (And How to Prevent It)

Recovery Strategies for Beach Volleyball

Deadbug Exercises: A Better Way To Train Your Core

The 8 Best Barbell Exercises to Develop Strength

Awareness is Key to Recognizing Signs of Grooming in Sport

Awareness Is Key to Recognizing Signs of Grooming in Sport Is it okay for a coach to repeatedly [...]

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 […]

4 Ways to Ease Sports Parenting Stress

Sports parents have a reputation, and it isn’t good. From “Hoosiers” to “Bad Parents,” they are portrayed as overbearing and […]

Five Post-Run Stretches

Whether it’s a quick jog or a major race, be sure to cool down with these five post-run […]

You Need Just Two Things for an Awesome Inexpensive Perfect Home Gym!

Gym memberships cost about, on average, about $500 a year. So, investing and having a home gym can save you […]

Get SafeSport ® Trained. End Abuse in Sport.

We all want to feel safe. This is especially true in sport environments, where athletes […]

How Sports Empower Women and Girls

Sports empower women and girls around the world every day by breaking gender inequalities and stereotypes in society. Women and […]

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 […]

NEWS

DeVonta Smith Swears by Pregame McDonalds

We’ve been hearing about all these athletes shifting to plant-based food diets, eating less processed foods, and really converting to […]

Oxford High School Football Player Charges Shooter to Protect Classmates

Tate Myre. Madisyn Baldwin. Hanna St. Julian.

Fear can be debilitating to anyone, even battle-hardened, war-scarred military Veterans, but acting despite […]

Bryce Young Heisman Trophy Winner

It smells like another underdog is destined for greatness. Bryce Young from Alabama wins Heisman Trophy Award.

Tom Brady’s 80/20 Diet Plan

The original 80/20 was about eating 80% healthy and 20% indulgences like cake, cookies, etc. However, for […]

Would You Take Medical Advice From LeBron James?

Tom Brady says that staying hydrated prevents sunburns. Aaron Rodgers advocated for the use of […]

Jamal Shead Goes Viral For Picking Up Angry Teammate’s Trash

It doesn't matter if you win or lose or if a bad call is made. A player must always maintain composure and sportsmanlike conduct. Jamal Shead showed that he's a great player and a class act.