Heavyweights especially use the move because it doesn’t require lowering the hips or twisting, which are difficult motions for heavyweights to make in a quick manner. No other weight class in wrestling requires a specialized technique more than the heavyweight class. Competitors who qualify as heavyweights weigh between 220 and 285 pounds and that prevents […]

Exercise using a medicine ball. This heavy ball helps build your core strength and explosive power for throwing. You probably won’t become an Olympic-level shot putter overnight. However, with a few changes to your technique and training routine, you could add distance to your throw quickly. Shot putters throw in one of two ways — […]

A sherpa is the guide for the mountain-climbing journey and their goal is to see that the climber reaches the top, or their peak. Are you a sherpa, snowplow or drone parent? I recently read an article, spurred by the recent college admission scandals, that examined these parenting styles. If you haven’t heard about them, catch […]

But the commercials, endorsement deals and fame hasn’t changed the fact that Barkley enjoys returning to his roots. Saquon Barkley heard it all Saturday. You’re my idol. You’re my favorite player. I want to be like you. Barkley — always humble, typically smiling — deflected praise all day at Holuba Hall, where he hosted 600 kids at […]

Athletes: check out some of these handy reflection questions and practices you can use during these times.

Certain behaviors, concepts and characteristics can help leaders as they seek to do their best for their communities

COVID-19 has sidelined thousands of youth sports teams, programs, schools and millions of young athletes.

Aim for the center of your forehead just about where the hairline is. Soccer games for kids continues to grow as it’s just a great sport. Concussions, too, are growing just as fast – not so great! The all important aspect of properly heading the soccer ball has become critical in ensuring the well being of young […]

Cradling is the twisting and rocking motion of a lacrosse stick as a player runs. Holding a lacrosse stick still makes it very easy for an opponent to knock it out of your stick. When I was a freshman in high school, my school started a girls lacrosse team. Being the mousy bookworm that I […]

Just as you can pick out your son or daughter’s voice in a crowded room, your child can recognize your voice from anywhere on the field or court.