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Turning Baseball Drills Into Competitions
June 2, 2023
If you ask any youth athlete in any sport what their favorite thing about practice is, not too many would list drills at the top of their list. Drills, while important to teaching athletes proper form and technique and helping the movement become second nature, aren’t usually the most interesting or fun part of a […]
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Developing Power, Speed and Explosiveness
June 2, 2023
Playing other sports expands a child’s athleticism by developing more motor skills, agility and coordination through the use of different muscles with different ranges of motion. Whether your favorite player is T.J. Oshie (Warroad) of the Washington Capitals, Riley Tufte (Blaine) of Minnesota Duluth or Hannah Brandt (Vadnais Heights) of the U.S. Women’s National Team, […]
Path to the Pros By an NHL Player
June 2, 2023
Drafted with the No. 20 pick overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Nick Schmaltz made his professional debut on Oct. 12, 2016. Q&A With Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Schmaltz At a young age, Nick Schmaltz knew he wanted to play college hockey. The Madison, Wisconsin, native grew up idolizing players at […]
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Tips for Running a Successful Preseason Team Meeting
June 2, 2023
How to clarify expectations, establish realistic goals, and set a positive tone for the season
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The Odds Are Not in Your Favor When It Comes to Athletic Scholarships
June 2, 2023
Parents, coaches, and trainers are constantly debating the pros and cons of early specialization among youth athletes. Many parents believe that if their children are going to have any chance of earning an athletic scholarship to college one day they simply have to become a master of one sport as soon as possible. Having an […]
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How Do You Feel About College Scouting in Youth Sports?
June 2, 2023
A few weeks ago we came across this New York Times story about a high school soccer player who was being recruited for a college team. Now obviously high school athletes get scouted and recruited every day, but the real crux of this story is that this soccer player is only 15. She’s a freshman but, “Before […]
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Plyometrics Vertical Training for Volleyball Athletes
June 2, 2023
If you don’t have access to a gym or performance training coach, there are still ways to improve at home. Take your game to the next level with this equipment-free home workout to improve your vertical jump. Warm Up (3 Rounds): 5 Burpees, 10 Air Squats, 12 Lunges Lateral Hops: First cycle to be performed […]
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Overcoming a Fear of Failure In Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
It seems crazy that a fear of failure could actually lead to more failure, right? But sometimes athletes are so afraid of making mistakes they freeze on the field and actually end up making mistakes they would never make otherwise. A little pressure is good because it forces athletes to step up their game, but if you […]
Are Two-a-Days Too Much for High School Football Players?
June 2, 2023
High school football season is just around the corner and that means teams are ramping up their practice schedule. Some high school football players might have been attending camps all summer, working on their strength and conditioning in the high school weight room, playing another summer sport to stay active and more. But once football […]
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Three Ways Beach Coaches Can Prepare Their Athletes for the College Level
June 2, 2023
Junior beach coaches need to do their part to continue challenging their athletes and finding ways to incorporate technical training, as well as strength and agility training into each practice. Transitioning from high school to college is no easy feat. Competing in varsity collegiate beach volleyball is a goal that many junior beach athletes work […]
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