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Athlete Health

Help keep your athlete safe and healthy so they can experience success on and off the field.

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Concepts, Behaviors, and What Youth Sports Leaders Can Learn from the NBA
June 2, 2023
Certain behaviors, concepts and characteristics can help leaders as they seek to do their best for their communities
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Sports Can Teach Us to Overcome Hardships
June 2, 2023
COVID-19 has sidelined thousands of youth sports teams, programs, schools and millions of young athletes.
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Using the Sports Shutdown to Recover the Joy of Sports
June 2, 2023
The shutdown is discouraging BUT we can use it to rekindle our original love of sports
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Helping Youth Through the Coronavirus Shutdown
June 2, 2023
Find tips to help you and your youth athlete cope
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How to Get Your Child to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
June 2, 2023
Avoid buying high-calorie foods such as chips, cookies, and candy bars. Your child may not ask for these treats if they are not in sight. We all know that eating fruits and vegetables is important. But how do you get kids to eat more of these foods?  Tips for Parents:  Provide fruits and vegetables as […]
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Dealing With Muscle Soreness in Youth Athletes
June 2, 2023
They say time heals all wounds, don’t they? Well, that means muscles too! Taking it easy for a couple of days works wonders. Let me first start off by saying that I am in no way, shape or form a medical doctor. However, having three boys involved in organized sports, I’ve nursed my fair share […]
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How to Eat to Build Stronger Muscles
June 2, 2023
All athletes need protein after vigorous exercise. Protein helps repair and rebuild muscle tissue that is broken down during hard exercise. If you want to change your body composition so you have more lean muscle mass, look at your diet. To do so, requires a combination of adequate calorie and nutrient intake with a solid […]
Why Kids Should ‘Tri’
June 2, 2023
Training like a triathlete is a great way for kids to develop motor skills and fitness while having fun. The same is true for adults, too. Triathlons are often regarded as the ultimate test of endurance. Combining swimming, cycling, and running, a triathlon requires a high level of fitness, endurance, and dedication. This is especially […]
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Top 10 Nutrition Principles for Football Players
June 2, 2023
Every time you eat, half your meal should be veggies and fruit. Think ¼ of a plate protein, ½ veggies/fruit and ¼ grains. Sometimes, in order to have our athletes get results, we must make our instructions easy to understand and apply. Simple habits broken down, that can be applied can create big changes. 1) […]
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Hockey Breakfast Ideas
June 2, 2023
In contrast to this diet, the most successful athletes and long-term fit people consistently prioritize breakfast and ensure they make time for it every day. At this point, especially if you’re a long-time follower of the content here at Hockey Training, you know that in order to become lean, strong, and healthy you need to […]
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