Want a dominant performance out of your youth football athletes? Teach your kids the importance of proper hydration; specifically the benefits of drinking WATER before/during/after practice and game days. Also, look to hydrate with fruits rich in water, such as watermelon, strawberries and grapefruit. Why do we hydrate with water? Simply put- water helps provide…
#1: Focus on Fun We play sport for a lot of reasons. But no matter what level we’re at, what usually got us started in the game was simple – we had fun. To avoid turning players off or burning them out, keep things as varied as possible. Come up with games and challenges. They…
The average football play lasts five seconds with 25 to 30 seconds between plays. Coaches understand that to prepare for this, there’s little use for long distance running or 100-yard gassers. Football conditioning must be tailored toward anaerobic training to produce athletes capable of keeping up with the pace of the game. Ryan Sprague of…
James Andrews has seen enough. Enough of coaches who mean well and try hard, but who really don’t know what they need to know. Enough of parents who think their son or daughter is the next superstar athlete and must be pushed and pushed and pushed. Enough of youngsters who are forced to visit him…
Drop Drill This is a popular drill that is supposed to help improve hand/bat speed and also hand/eye coordination. A dropper–or pitcher–stands one to one and a half steps to the side and slightly in front of the batter, whose eyes are trained straight ahead as if they are waiting on a pitch from the…
Kettlebells and yoga may not seem like the most compatible pairing at first glance, but trust us: Together, they actually create a very well-rounded fitness program. “Kettlebells are an optimal tool for yoga cross-training, because they can be used anywhere, and because they integrate strength and cardiovascular conditioning into a single practice,” yoga teacher and…
1. Have 2 Warm Up Routines prior to matches a. One for when you have plenty of time to warm-up b. One for short time to warm up 2. Always be prepared the day before for your next match a. Balls, tees, Marker, Ball Markers, Rain Gear if needed, gloves, etc b. Check out the…
Triathletes widely recognize the importance of good form in the pursuit of increased efficiency. Yet that same dedication to technique and form often takes a backseat in the discipline of running. Triathletes widely recognize the importance of good form in the pursuit of increased efficiency and faster times in the water. Yet that same dedication…
High-performance athletes love to track their training. Whether it’s logging volume, time spent in target heart rates, or how much wattage they are putting out, we love to see how today’s performance stacks up against yesterday’s workout. There are plenty of benefits to taking a deep dive into the stats of your training sessions, not…
Want a dominant performance out of your youth football athletes? Teach your kids the importance of proper hydration; specifically the benefits of drinking WATER before/during/after practice and game days. Also, look to hydrate with fruits rich in water, such as watermelon, strawberries and grapefruit. Why do we hydrate with water? Simply put- water helps provide…
Drop Drill This is a popular drill that is supposed to help improve hand/bat speed and also hand/eye coordination. A dropper–or pitcher–stands one to one and a half steps to the side and slightly in front of the batter, whose eyes are trained straight ahead as if they are waiting on a pitch from the…
Now that your kids are back to school, wouldn’t it be nice for you to get back in the classroom as well? Here are ten ways that enrolling in a YogaWorks teacher training can make you a better mom: Time for Yourself. Pursue your own interest, follow your own path, listen to and fulfill your…
As a gold medal Olympian and FIFA Women’s World Cup Champion, Alex Morgan knows more than most about the importance of sleep and recovery. “I abuse my body every day for my job on the pitch,” she told Entrepreneur, “so it is vital to me to feel rested and recovered when I wake up.” To that end, Morgan has…
Old-school golf instruction is full of imagery that was originally created to help players make what were perceived as the the proper moves in the swing. In those days, many of the technical aspects of the golf swing weren’t completely understood, largely due to the lack of video technology that exists today. Instead, players mostly…
Swing around your body When you’re taking your practice swings on the tee, swing the clubhead several inches off the ground. This encourages you to swing more around your body (rather than up and down), which will help increase your clubhead speed and add distance. And when you’re at the range, spend more time with…
Throwing: On short throws to the infield use one step and throw. On medium to long throws use the crow hop for momentum. An overhead throw is essential to create a good vertical spin. Exaggerate your follow through by reaching for the grass after your throw. Propel your glove arm through to behind your body…
What makes a great youth coach? Is it their youth football playbook? Or is it undefeated seasons? City championships? Some might think winning is the criteria. For coaches at the high school, college and pro levels, where jobs are tied to winning, championships set the bar for greatness. But youth coaches have a much higher…
American snowboarding prodigy Chloe Kim has taken the gold medal in the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, topping the field with a phenomenal 98.25 score in the final, while fellow American Arielle Gold took the bronze. Kim, the 17-year-old Californian, served up the near-perfect score on her last of three runs in…
Kettlebells are all bells, no whistles. Resembling a mini bowling ball with a handle, kettlebells are great for cardio, strength, and flexibility training . Start by picking up the weight of your choice—women usually grab between eight and 16 kg weights, while men go for 16 to 32 kg, though these weights vary depending on…
