All of us experience periods of slow or seemingly non-existent improvement from time to time. It is a normal part of getting better. At times you may feel like you are the worst swimmer on your team. You think that there must be something wrong with you. You are putting in the work just like they […]

The offseason and summer months are the most important times of the basketball season and critical to the skill development of players who are hoping to play at the college level some day. There is way too much competition out there, and to make it, you must work hard. There are certain things that players must do in […]

Another way in which defenders are missing tackles is by overrunning ball carriers in the open field, providing them with cutback lanes that can gash the defense. While coaches have different perspectives on the correct techniques in open field tackling, we found one constant goal: do what you have to do to get the ball […]

Leadership can come from different places, but the team will normally look to the linebackers first so it’s important they have some ability to lead the team. Defensively there are very few positions as important as the linebacker. The linebacker is often referred to as the quarterback of the defense because he is responsible for […]

As my swimmer says, when you reach that point, swimming is a part of you in a deeper way than when you are simply a part of swimming. They make the sport fun, exhilarating and an amazing adventure. About five to six years ago, my daughter started to practice more and more at 4:45 in […]

It was great to clear a little more space in my already cluttered garage, so it was a win before I even left my house. The air is crisp, school’s back in session and the days are getting shorter … this can only mean one thing, IT’S SOCCER SEASON! For most families, that also means […]

The key with any drill at the start of the season is to address at least two of the major goals. The Team Take Off, which includes a focus on conditioning, makes a great drill for the start of the season. One of the most difficult things to do is find a balance at the […]

We want our kids to associate moving their bodies with joy. If there is something you can do with them that they like, i.e., hiking, swimming, biking, skateboarding, skiing, etc., even better! “I have a 5-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son. We don’t know what sports they will end up playing, but what things can […]

This session is designed to improve the individual players within your defense and the defense as a unit. The practices cover key aspects such as pressuring techniques, cover and support positions and the shape of the defense in relation to the ball. WHAT THIS SESSION IS ABOUT The shape of the defense. Who is going […]

Sprinting helps this process along as it is not a lateral movement. When thinking movement mechanics and imagining what I’m talking about here, picture where your toes are when you’re skating forward. In the strength and conditioning world, it’s rare that you ever have “constants” in application. Meaning, you shouldn’t try to make all squares […]