Why physical conditioning is so important for a junior tennis player This is the first of a series of articles from Celsius Tennis Academy on the importance of physical training for junior players in order to maximize their time at practice and to play their best at tournaments. Most people think of a junior tennis…
The objective of hockey is simple: score more than your opponent. However, with the ever-increasing emphasis on defense and goaltending, how do you create offense? Zone entries are a sometimes-overlooked aspect of the game that often lead to the best offensive opportunities. Within the flow of the game, especially when entering the offensive zone, the…
Being a goalie in soccer is a very unique position and one of the toughest positions to play. As a coach, you must find soccer goalie drills that incorporate the goalkeepers into your training sessions. If you’re coaching a young team, chances are that you don’t have a specific goalie on the team and instead all…
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…
A video captured the angry crowd as it swarmed a football field to protest a penalty flag. A man grabbed the referee from behind and body-slammed him onto the ground. The players, who looked on, stunned, were 13 years old. The assailant was a parent at his son’s youth football game in Albuquerque. The New…
How to Practice More Effectively 1) Try to do something golf related every day In this article we talked about a player who took a 30-day challenge with a great training aid called the Orange Whip. Sometimes it’s better to do something for 5-10 minutes each day, rather than one long session per week. It…
When practicing, Stephen Curry must swish 5 out of 10 free throws. Ray Allen is the first to the arena. Then he goes through a form shooting routine and progresses to 3-point shooting. Great shooters have routines. I believe the following shooting routine will help you develop into a great shooter or make you an…
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…
1. Develop a Repeatable Routine with the Ball Shooting Free Throws, Step 1: Develop a Repeatable Routine with the Ball – To build a foundation, find a routine you can follow with the ball every time you shoot a free throw. This differs from player to player, but it can include any combination of dribbles,…
The following tips range from technique, to motivational, to different ways to spice up your training. There is a little something in here for everyone, so enjoy the favorite swimming and coaching tips submitted by 35 different coaches from across North America: 1. Don Heidary — Head Coach, Orinda Aquatics Challenge/support each swimmer to be…
