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Running Stairs for Hockey Conditioning
June 2, 2023
Stair sprints are a fantastic way to drop some body fat but still train the lower body in a hockey specific way. Beyond this, you are going to gain some serious cardiovascular adaptations in your body along the way. Do you want to do a hockey workout that can burn 550-700 calories per hour? Simple! […]
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How Important Is Speed in Baseball?
June 2, 2023
Before throwing the ball back to the pitcher you must assess the situation, maybe you can run fast enough with the ball and reach the base or home plate before the runner. Baseball is a game that requires players to bat as well as field. This means that players need to show their skills both […]
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Navigating Youth Soccer Tryouts
June 2, 2023
And so I think it’s important that you shouldn’t just, for lack of word, willy nilly just sort of pick out based on things you hear about the next place you want to go. Jay is the Executive Director at the Richmond Strikers, has been in the youth game for over 20 years and is […]
‘Leading Without Leading’ Offers New Perspective on Leadership
June 2, 2023
It’s you and what you do every day. It’s who you are and the way you live your life. It’s the standards you set for your own life and how you maintain those standards over the 100 years or so of your existence. There’s a lot of stuff around about leadership …books, videos, DVDs, courses, […]
Don’t Fall Into This Hockey Training Trap
June 2, 2023
Just because something looks cool on paper, or just because it has been issued a name from some East-European country does not mean it is a great program for your hockey athletes in this moment. As Hockey Training continues to grow its reach in the strength and conditioning world, I find myself often answering the […]
Ten Reasons Why I’m Thankful to Be a Swim Parent
June 2, 2023
Whether it’s getting into a class that’s full or landing a show at the college radio station, they will not take no for an answer. Persistence comes after countless hours in the pool, eventually achieving goals. ONE My kids have always been good sleepers. I never had an issue with bedtime. TWO Homework. Swimmers don’t have time to […]
Think of Coaching Like Google Maps
June 2, 2023
Work on doing what you’ve been shown. Be aware when you’re not doing it. Learn what it feels like to do it right, so you know when you’re doing it wrong. In my travels through the fastpitch softball world, one of the things that continues to amaze me is the perception that if a player […]
Seven Swim Parent Tips to Stop Comparing Swimmers
June 2, 2023
Unconditional support and love are more effective in encouraging your child than unwanted and damaging comparisons with others. It’s natural for parents to make comparisons with their child and other swimmers, whether it’s a sibling or teammate. We use comparisons to evaluate progress. We may think by comparing our swimmers to their peers, we’ll encourage […]
SwimMom Musing: What is a Swim Mom?
June 2, 2023
Make sure they are having fun. Make sure they are learning. Teach them to be awesome teammates and to give back to the sport however they choose. On Mother’s Day we tend to reflect on the myriad roles we play in the lives of our children.  From the moment they are born, our hearts explode with […]
Shot Put and Discus Drill Techniques
June 2, 2023
Medicine balls are good tools for helping beginners learn shot-put technique. They are larger and easier to throw, and you can use a lighter weight if necessary. The shot put and discus throw put the muscle in track and field, but technique also plays a vital role in achieving success in the events. A variety […]
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