Youth Sports
Warmups for the Youth Athlete
If you surveyed youth athletes, asking what their least favorite part of practice was, most of them would probably say the warmup. Warmups take a lot of unexciting effort. Young [...]
How to Stay Ahead of Recovery as a Young Athlete
Minimizing stress and maximizing recovery time are major keys to great performance, both in sports and in academics. It’s tough to balance a high-stress schedule packed with school, sports, and [...]
Why Coaches Should Prioritize their own Mental Health
The selfless acts of a coach frequently cause them to disregard their own mental health. This is because coaches are so focused on infusing knowledge, not just to produce stronger [...]
Are Adults Destroying Youth Sports?
Youth sports seem to be getting more competitive, and nothing is wrong with that. However, too much emphasis is placed on winning and not enough on having fun. Parents must [...]
Foundational Exercises for Athletes of all Ages
If you asked ten people in the gym what the most important exercise is, you'd receive ten different answers. Obviously, there are lots of variables to take into consideration; what [...]
Avoiding Burnout
Burnout afflicts people in all walks of life, from health care workers to educators, to Fortune 500 executives to professional athletes and their coaches. Burnout victims step away from [...]
Volleyball Basics
When the fans come out to watch a volleyball match, they are ooh and ahh at the quickness of the passers and the aggressiveness of the hitters as they slam [...]
Bodyweight Exercises For Kids
Parents often ask me when their child can lift weights. How much and how frequent are also questions I get a lot. The answer isn't black and white, as with [...]
How To Get Athletes To Speak Up More During Games & Practices
One of the most significant components to team success, in the locker room, on the practice floor/field, and during game action is for players to be vocal with each other. [...]
Incredible Benefits of Playing Youth Soccer
Of course, sports are excellent for any child to play. The benefits and development outweigh the reasons not to play. However, as a parent, you worry about your child's physical [...]
