As parents, we may not have medical degrees, but in some instances, it only takes our common sense to help our children recovery quickly. Sports injuries are a part of life regardless of the age of your child or the level of sport in which they compete. During the younger years, seeking advice from team […]

To effectively set up a takeoff, the cyclic running pattern and heel recovery will be broken on the last two steps of the approach. To the casual observer the long jump would appear to be one of the most basic of all track & field events. Athletes run up to a takeoff board and without […]

The batter’s goal is to put the ball in play so that the eight fielders can’t catch the ball or throw it to another fielder to record an out. Baseball is a game played with a bat, ball and glove. The fundamentals of the game involve throwing the ball, hitting the ball, and catching the […]

Having expectations for communication in practices and games as well as a specific routine for this feedback loop goes a long way in developing both the player on the field and the player waiting for his turn. Sam Parker, offensive line coach at Division II national runner-up Ferris State, learned an effective method for developing […]

When installing pass concepts, always keep in mind the importance of attacking defenses at all levels of the field. During the 2018 season, the Kansas City Chiefs had the most explosive offense in the NFL.  They led the league in points per game, points per play, yards per play, and yards per pass attempt.  Their […]

Throughout the years I’ve continued to swim with my team, training six days a week, at the same level of training as the rest of my teammates, none of which have a disability. I was born on May 10, 1998, in Madrid, Spain, even though I have dual U.S. and Spanish citizenship. I was diagnosed […]

Although this may be exactly what is needed for beginners and swimmers without much insight into the sport, this could hinder the success for experienced athletes. Throughout any swimmer’s career, they will encounter many different types of coaches with differing coaching styles. A healthy coach-athlete relationship is crucial for success, but this is only possible […]

At the cone they open up to a forward skate and race to the puck placed near the blue line by the coach. Players should try to open up without crossing over. This drill focuses on footwork for defense.  By incorporating a “race” into the drill it forces players to move their feet faster than […]

Ultimately, it’s up to us to take our profession and the pressing strength and conditioning questions of our day, put them on the prowler, and start pushing it forward to the next generation of coaches. From 2002 until 2010 my off-season revolved around an indoor track, and a loud, windowless sweat cave that we called […]

Passing drills are used to train players to develop control of the ball when passing using basic skills. These drills set the foundation for effective passing, and fundamental for success on the court. Who are the best? This month we launched Youth1’s “Best of,” to acknowledge excellence and hopefully aid parents, coaches and athletes in […]