Having explosive power is one of the most important attributes an athlete can have. From youth sports up to pro sports, having explosive power can give an athlete a serious advantage over the competition. Regardless of the sport, the best athletes on the field have the power. They can dominate a game with power as…

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…

“Let the Big Dog Eat.” “Grip it and Rip It.” “Go Big Or Go Home.” Everyone wants to hit the ball farther, but distance is no more important than direction. Golf driving tips are plentiful, but to score better you have to drive the ball in the fairway. So this article is about how you…

If you’re a parent who’s counting down the days ‘til your kid can ski, you might feel some pressure. Of course you want their first days on snow to be awesome. But should you teach them, or send them to ski school? ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads Heidi Ettlinger, Professional Ski Instructors of America National…

Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships. Every championship defense in history has tackled well. The amount of success on defense will be determined on how well your team tackles. Pride your team on being sure tacklers. Let’s start off with my tackling philosophy: Tackling Philosophy We will be committed to stopping the run. We will…

Offensive skills that you’ll teach your players are dribbling, passing, receiving, heading, shooting, continuous moving, and spreading out the attack. Improving these areas of the game will enable players to execute your desired offensive scheme during a match. These basic skills are the foundation for playing good soccer at any level. Dribbling Players need to…

Want to know one the best tools you can use to reveal your abs and getting a ripped, strong, and stable core? You probably already guessed it – the kettlebell. But here’s why you should consider using one: the unique combination of uneven weight distribution and explosive movement involved in kettlebell exercises engages the core…

On Sept. 28, Ben Slaton made a serious error in judgment that directly damaged two lives. With one click of a button on his phone, everything changed. Before Sept. 28, Slaton was the star quarterback at Plainfield. Division I programs were starting to make contact with the 16-year-old junior, who was on his way to…

The Four Core Rules Before we jump in to the four different types of exercise—cardio, upper body, core, and lower body—and their explanations, here are a few very important rules to remember: Always remember to breathe. This seems obvious, but when you’re in the middle of an exercise you may actually forget. In most cases…

Softball hitting is one of the most, if the not the most, important part of the sport. When it comes to hitting, you need to make sure you have enough skill to get yourself on base more often than not. If you don’t, the coach just might sit you down because you simply aren’t able…