Body control is a broad subject due to the fact it is governed by so many systems in the body. To keep it simple stayed with the exercises that help the athlete control posture, body angles, and mass and momentum. Plus, these are exercises and tools we know to most coaches. Some of the key […]
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Are we learning the principles of athletic movement from the right people? Bet you are wondering where I am going with this one. This isn’t the first time voicing my opinion about this topic. It is important to understand that we need to use our athletes as our guiding light. They are trying to tell
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The purity of youth sports is still there, you just have to dig a little harder to find it these days. Back in the Day We always talk about “Back in the Day”, as if we had it so much different as kids. In a way we did, but it is still so much that
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It isn’t what it was meant to be. Travel sports like AAU, travel soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball are the perfect example of building specific skills on top of a poor foundation of fundamental skills. Travel team sports for young, developing players should be about teaching skills, developing game knowledge, and improving function. I see
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