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

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Sports Safety Tips
June 2, 2023
Participation in sports offers tremendous social, emotional and physical benefits for children. We know that one of the worst things for kids is being on the sidelines with an injury. As parents and coaches, there are simple things we can do to help reduce preventable injuries – so our kids can continue playing the games […]
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Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids
June 2, 2023
14 fail-proof Fourth of July activities for kids
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Ten Sports-Themed Books for Young Adults
June 2, 2023
Getting teens to read isn’t always the easiest task. It can be made a whole lot easier though if your child finds the book’s subject interesting. If you have children who enjoy sports, there is a good chance they will like at least a few of these. We’ve put together a list of 10 great sports-themed […]
Heading the Soccer Ball May Be Bad for Young Brains
June 2, 2023
According to studies of experienced adult soccer players, heading can generate impact forces almost equivalent to those of a helmet-to-helmet football tackle. The question of whether young children should use their heads on the soccer field has been a contentious one in recent years. In 2015, U.S. Youth Soccer, the organization that oversees most of […]
Top 10 Health Benefits of Soccer
June 2, 2023
Upper body strength is required for shielding the ball, holding off opponents, throw-ins and also contributes to overall power and explosiveness. With soccer being one of the most widely played sports in the world, it’s reputation as an active and fun sport is well documented. Along with being entertaining to watch and to play, soccer […]
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Best Postgame Hockey Meals
June 2, 2023
The combination of carbohydrates and protein immediately after a game creates a stimulatory effect for muscle growth, muscle repair, muscle retention, glycogen replenishment and enhanced hydration. What you eat is important, how much of it you eat is important and when you eat it is important. In the big picture of things, the first two are […]
Fueling Our Youth Athletes
June 2, 2023
There are a lot of demands placed on our children athletically and nutrition is a way we can really help. We had record registration and attendance at our monthly webinar earlier today with expert guest, Abby Forman – Registered Dietitian, providing us with great insights on youth sports nutrition and how we can help our […]
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Ten Tips For Hockey Grocery Shopping on a Budget
June 2, 2023
It’s so important that we fuel our bodies right if we want to be the healthiest and best hockey players that we can be, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Parents, I’m not telling you something you don’t already know. The game of hockey can get really expensive when you start adding everything […]
Get Good Sleep! It has a Major Effect on Athletic Performance
June 2, 2023
To perform at your peak, try to get to your new destination as many days in advance as possible and get your body’s natural clock used to the new time zone. Most teenagers don’t get enough sleep. And here’s more challenging news for the young athlete: your sleep schedule plays a big role in your […]
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How to Gain Weight Healthfully
June 2, 2023
“No matter what I eat, I can’t seem to gain weight…” “What about those weight gain powders … do they work?” “How much more protein should I eat to help me bulk up?” Although two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, a handful of skinny people — including many athletes — feel very frustrated by […]
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