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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We are becoming an assessment happy industry and that is a good thing. The more we know about our clients (within reason) the better we can address their goals. Questions to First Ask When Assessing Speed Are we qualified to assess properly? Do we really know what we’re looking for when assessing speed? Understanding Assessing
Thoughts to Consider with Body Weight Exercise There is a reason gymnastics is NOT easy. Body weight exercises are hard. It is kind of odd, but I agree and disagree with this statement. On one hand, the merit of performing body weight exercises positively influences correct patterns of movement through control of the body. On
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There are many sad stories of young and older coaches not going full in on their dreams because they fear what others might say or believe about them. If this applies to you, then you need to hear these 3 tips right now! Tip #1 – Listen to Your Voice, Not Theirs When you are
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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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With over 30 years of experience working with hundreds of athletes, here are my 5 tips for running a successful speed session. #1 Warm Up for the Day It is important to make sure athletes are warmed up in all planes of motion and levels for each workout. If you really want to optimize the
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Improve Your 40 Time I receive many questions on a weekly basis, but this is one I am asked often…. Question: How do I improve my 40 yard dash time? Answer: RUN FASTER!Just kidding. Well, actually that is what you need to do.Here are some helpful points to make it happen. There are several components
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Understanding multi-directional speed starts with letting go of all your preconceived notions. Forget that you can break down every little aspect of movement which is based on sensory feedback and immediate reaction to that feedback. Forget that you can pre-program exactly how you want an athlete to move using a training tool. Forget that you
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Our talks about Youth Development, in my opinion, need to be more focused on the mental side versus the physical side. Let me explain… The volume of exercise/play that kids can do, or should I say are “capable of doing”, is very high. They play hard, rest quickly and play some more. This can go
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What Exactly is Great Body Control? When you see an athlete with great agility and quickness you never forget it. They seem to float across the court or field. They may not be the fastest sprinter, but they cut and change directions quicker than anyone else in the game. We often wonder what makes athletes
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