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Bouncing Around MLB For Over A Decade, John Means Throws First Oriole No-Hitter Since 1969
John Means finally got his. The 28-year-old left-handed Baltimore Orioles pitcher struck out 12 batters and retired 27 in a [...]
After Losing An Eye, Drew Robinson Defies Odds And Makes San Francisco Giants Triple-A Roster
After losing an eye in 2020 in a suicide attempt, Drew Robinson will be playing professional baseball this year. "It [...]
Naomi Osaka’s ‘Play Academy’ Is Coming to Los Angeles & Haiti
Namoi Osaka, four-time Grand Slam champion, reminds us that sports are more than just a game. At 23 years old, [...]
Dog Enters Girls Relay Race For Epic Finish
Four legs will always be faster than two. At the MileSplit US Grizzly Invitational, a dog hopped in the last [...]
Mariners Make The Move To Vaccinate Fans During Games
The Seattle Mariners became the first team in the MLB to offer vaccines to fans during games. This comes in [...]
How a Sudden Position Change Put Cam Sample on The Path to Potential NFL Stardom
Cam Sample couldn’t believe it. He’d arrived at Shiloh High School aspiring to be the face of the Generals’ offense. [...]
What To Do When Sports Schedules Overlap
Today's youth athlete is encouraged to partake in multiple sports and activities throughout their developmental years as the dangers of [...]
Should Kids Be In The Gym?
Life with kids is undoubtedly no easy task. They change everything. They also give parents a gift that can never [...]
How Elerson Smith Transformed From an 190-Pound Defensive End Into The NFL’s Next Freakishly Athletic Pass-Rusher
Elerson Smith believed. It didn’t matter he’d graduated from high school with exactly one offer. It didn’t matter he was [...]
Rotational Plyometrics for Youth and High School Sports
Plyometric training, or more simply, jump training, has long been a staple of performance enhancement programs from youth to elite [...]
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,...
Is Olive Oil Actually Healthy?
To understand the true nature of olive oil’s nutritional benefits, we’ve got to dig a little deeper.
If College Coaches Looked at Your Social Media Right Now, What Would They Find?
You can cross a line and not even know it.
Why Every Athlete Needs In-Season Strength Training (and How to Do It Right)
You’ve just spent the last four to six months training hard and pushing your body to new limits. You have […]
4 Recruiting Strategies Commonly Used by College Coaches
Northwestern University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald outlines four aspects he looks at when recruiting athletes. He lists them as:
Is Hot Sauce Healthy?
Hot sauce has long been a staple for millions of Americans.
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Joins a Sport
Your child is ready to start their first sport. It’s an exciting time! While you’re setting schedules, arranging [...]
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Youth Athletes
The holiday season is here, and the pressure is to make sure you get the best gift possible.
What is your “WHY”?
Write down your “WHY” and keep it close by. Somewhere you can see it every day!
Nutrition Tips for Game Day
It’s game day, and you want to perform your best.
The Unexpected Effect of the NCAA’s New One-Time Transfer Rule
That freedom may also be freezing out the recruiting prospects for some high school football players.
7 Ways to Avoid Ruining a Teammate’s Workout
A gym partner can provide a spot when you need it, help you out with advice and suggestions, encourage you through a grueling session, and motivate you to get to the gym even when you had a long day and sinking into your couch seemed way more appealing.
Ways to Avoid Family Stress During the Holidays
Holidays are great, but they can also be stressful, especially when they are together. What can you do to help make this holiday season go more smoothly?
Justin Fields Only Needs 3 Types Of Gym Equipment In His New Home Workout Room
Athletes have become smarter with their training.
How to Create the Perfect Trail Mix for Fueling On the Go
This article lists various seeds and nuts paired with dried fruits for supplying muscle-building protein and energizing carbohydrates, the perfect portable sports performance-boosting and pre- or post-workout snack combination.
Never Fumble Again: How to Carry a Football
Mastering the five points of contact will help you keep the ball in your hands while you’re making plays for your team.
The Shooting Drills and Strength Workout That Propelled Maya Moore to WNBA MVP
You’ve heard the old phrase “you play like you practice.” WNBA MVP Maya Moore knows it’s true, so she tries to make her practices—even her practice shots—as game-like as possible.
Addressing Vaccination Anxiety With Your Youth Athlete
Your young athlete needs to understand how immunizations can protect themselves, their teammates and allow for a long and healthy athletic career well beyond school.
TikTok May Cause Tics in Teen Girls
Health officials are concerned, though, that a side effect has revealed itself in teenage girls in the form of verbal and physical tics reminiscent of Tourette’s syndrome.
How to Train as a Multi-Sport Athlete
Try the five exercises below to work your entire body and improve your athletic performance.
Do Athletes Need Zinc Supplements?
Zinc is an essential mineral found in some foods. It is a dietary supplement and added to cold remedies like lozenges because of its immune-boosting effects.
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The Better Way to Build Overhead Strength For High-School Athletes
Every high school athlete should have both horizontal and vertical pushing strength. Horizontal pushing strength is built through exercises like […]
The Ultimate 60-Minute Dribbling Workout
Not all basketball dribbling workouts are created equal. Some will improve your technique but won’t do anything for your conditioning. […]
Basketball Players: Prevent Ankle Sprains With These 3 Exercises
Among the most common injuries that Men's and Women's basketball players suffer is the dreaded ankle sprain. Focusing on ankle injury prevention and...
5 Core Exercises Young Athletes Should Be Using Instead of Sit-Ups
This much I know—core exercises for youth athletes are butchered all the time.
Whether this is because trainers are not teaching […]
Palm a Basketball With This Grip-Strengthening Workout
Any athlete who has ever played basketball has wanted to do three things, dunk the ball, spin the ball on their finger, and palm a basketball. To be...
Heat Injuries Can Be Deadly. Here’s How to Recognize, Treat and Prevent Them
Heat injuries are a serious issue, particularly for athletes.
Let’s look at some key facts:
- “There’s no excuse for any number […]
Use the Summer to Get Ready for Baseball
Summer presents a great time for baseball players to get better. During the summer an athlete has the chance to […]
8 Awesome Deadlift Variations and What They Do
If you’re not doing Deadlifts in your training program, you have a problem. It’s one of, if not the most […]