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Smart Snacking for Back-to-School
June 2, 2023
Learn about healthy ways to fuel your athlete.
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A Heads Up for Contact Lens-Wearing Swimmers
June 2, 2023
Swimmers who are also contact lens wearers may want to take a look at a recent study conducted by Dr. John Dart, from University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology, citing risks for developing Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK). Due to the current outbreak of AK where incidences have tripled since 2011, although the disease is still considered rare, […]
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Why Dance Is Good for Fitness
June 2, 2023
If you’re bored of workouts or can’t face another long run, try dancing yourself fit - here’s how to get started.
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Top 10 Tips for Starting Out in Archery
June 2, 2023
1. Find a good club with experienced coaches It is important to have the right person to assist you correctly from the beginning. Every club will have people who can teach you the elementary steps. There will also be some old master hands, who can take you further as you take the sport more seriously.   […]
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How to Mentally Approach the Upcoming Season
June 2, 2023
I’ve spent the past several years working with NCAA D1 swim programs, first at Florida Gulf Coast University and now at Florida State University. At the beginning of each season, when I start my first round of individual sessions with people, one of the first things I ask them is the following: “What’s your mental […]
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Basketball Workouts for High School Players
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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Soccer Drills: Defending as a Back Four
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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Sport Specialization Tied to Increased Risk of Injury in Kids and Teens
June 2, 2023
Children and teens who specialize in one sport may be more likely to get injured than those who play a variety of sports, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data from five previously published studies with a total of about 5,600 athletes age 18 or younger. Compared to athletes who played the widest variety of […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Springboard Diving
June 2, 2023
“Falling with style!”  That is what diving is all about, according to the popular movie Toy Story. Diving as a fun sport gained popularity in the 17th century in Europe. Today, people learn to dive either for the adventure and also to take part in competitions. It is a major Olympic sport and quite popular in many countries. […]
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Volleyball Drills and Routines for Middle Schoolers
June 2, 2023
Volleyball drills increase concentration, timing, speed, movement, anticipation level, communication skills and skills that are required for working as a team.  Most of the school-going kids enjoy playing volleyball. It is one of the most refreshing games and can be played by youths as the best overall physical exercise. Many kids have the flair of playing […]
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