Game Day
The Weight of Water: New HydroPower Bag Builds Strength and Stability
Most athletes come to a point where they simply go through the motions of a workout because it’s no longer exciting or challenging. This is a dangerous phase for any [...]
Shaving as Pre-Game Ritual
According to Dr. Rob Bell, assistant professor at Ball State University and a certified sport psychologist, following a gameday or weekly routine leads to a better-focused, more relaxed athlete, ready [...]
Get Inspired With Maverik Lacrosse's "Laker Pride" Video
Take a trip down memory lane with some of the top lacrosse players in the world as part of Maverik Lacrosse’s latest video series, Roots. The series debut episode, "Laker [...]
The Power of Sleep to Improve Athletic Performance
Elite athletes need at least 10 hours of sleep a day to perform at an optimal level on game days. You may read this and wonder who has the time [...]
Shaving Rituals Can Enhance an Athlete’s Performance
Shaving: some athletes shave their faces to uphold a philosophy of “look good, feel good, play good.” Some shave their heads to become more aerodynamic. Some shave to prepare an [...]
Antonio Gates’ Power-Charged Workout
It's Monday afternoon in the middle of the NFL season. Antonio Gates is fresh off another All-Pro performance: seven catches, 100-plus receiving yards and two touchdowns. On this day, the [...]
Positive Self-Talk Improves Performance
Positive reinforcement is key to athletic success, and it all starts with an individual who wants to excel. Dr. Robert Bell, professor of sport and exercise psychology at Ball State [...]
Look Like A Pro: Carmelo Anthony
It’s no secret that Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony has plenty of game on the hardwood. Off the court, he also brings his “A” game with an All-Star sense of [...]
View With Your Crew: Gladiator
Every Sunday, NFL gladiators put on a brutal show in coliseums across the nation. Here at STACK, we think now would be a great time to sit back and chill [...]
UNC’s Advice for Balancing Club Ball and Training Time
Multi-sport athletes are a vanishing breed, and soccer is one of the sports that is most responsible. For top tier players hoping to earn spots on college rosters, there is [...]
