Athlete Health

That ‘sport is 90% mental’ – what separates a gold medallist from the silver medallist is the ability to hold nerves till the last point of the match is played! What is sports psychology? Let’s decode the speedy growing field of developing mental toughness in the athletic realm. Have you ever seen a kid bungee jumping? […]

Help your young athlete set goals, and ways to reach those goals this season. As a new year begins, you want to help your athlete set appropriate goals for their athletic activities this year. GOAL SETTING IS AN ESSENTIAL PIECE OF THE SPORTS CHILD’S MENTAL GAME. As Michael Jordan said:   “You have to know your goals […]

There has been a lot of ink devoted to the important role training and nutrition play in maximizing athletic potential. Yet the value of a good night’s sleep has largely been ignored. But with the recent addition of apps that track sleep patterns and promote the health benefits of a sound sleep, more and more […]

Physical & Mental Preparation for Youth Sports

While wrestling’s carryover to linemen play might be most obvious, the sport’s a beneficial cross-training option for skill positions, as well. John Madden once said he wished all his offensive linemen had a wrestling background.  For good reason. While the connection between football and sports like basketball and track has been highly publicized, it’s hard to argue the transferable […]

2-year-old girl, daughter of Sharks employees, dropped first puck at Hockey Fights Cancer night. Graysen Hooper has been through so much. The 2-year-old girl from San Jose, California, was diagnosed with B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in November 2018. She endured an intense, eight-month treatment that included two trips to the hospital each week, weekly intravenous […]

Take a spin through the nearest grocery store, or rummage through the cooler at any party, and you’re bound to encounter a can of carbonated water. The market, which used to be dominated by LaCroix, Perrier, and San Pellegrino, is home to a robust class of newcomers like Bubly, Spindrift, and Waterloo. And Topo Chico, formerly an under-the-radar classic, has developed a […]

It’s not just toddlers who struggle around bedtime. Older kids can also have trouble getting the sleep they need, especially around back to school season. Mom blogger Kristen Hewitt shares 6 sleep aids to ensure your child is well-rested and ready to learn! WAKE-UP CLOCKS If your kid is grumpy when you draw the curtains […]

Practical guidelines for modifying or cancelling Sports Practices.  In deciding when it is too hot to play sports depends on the heat index.  In modifying or cancelling sports practices, keep in mind the following: Hot, dry weather can be extremely dangerous. Because sweat evaporates very quickly in such conditions, your child won’t feel sweaty, and neither […]

The sports physical requirement is every three years in Minnesota, but Subramanian recommends a one annually if a student plays sports all year-round, has changes in the family or athletic history or suffers any injuries. If you haven’t set up your kids’ doctor’s visit this summer, here’s a reminder to get it in on the […]