FREE PLAY VS TRAINING

FREE PLAY VS TRAINING

As I watch more and more athlete train and practice on teams at a younger age.   I wondered what happened to just going outside and running around.  It seems to me like “Free Play” is gone and all we are left with is structured activities.  Watch the short...
Check Your Ego at the Door

Check Your Ego at the Door

One of the things that stops coaches and athletes from reaching the level of success that they have inside them is their EGO.   They are not willing to seek help or advice from others because they think they know it all.  Watch this short video on why you need to...
Training the Female Athlete

Training the Female Athlete

There are many things you need to look for when training a female athlete.  Watch this short video on what is needed and how we can help mitigate the injuries that occur with female athletes compared to male athletes....
Why you should change your workout routine up

Why you should change your workout routine up

Changing your workout routine is a must when preparing for athletics.  Far too often we do the same thing over and over and eventually the body gets use to the demands placed on it.  The body stops adapting and plateaus.  I hear this often from athletes, sports...
Travel the Road Less Traveled

Travel the Road Less Traveled

In life many take the “road” that is easiest.  The “road” traveled less is usually difficult and filled with pitfalls.  No where is it written that life should be an easy path.  It does take a special and determined individual to choose that barely worn path.  ...
Conditioning verse Speed Training

Conditioning verse Speed Training

This is one of the most confused terms when it comes to working out.  I hear sport coaches, parents, athletes and even many trainers call any type of running “speed training”.  Speed training and conditioning are 2 totally different things so you have to ask yourself...
How to Manage Pain and Discomfort

How to Manage Pain and Discomfort

For many of us nagging injuries become a part of life. We experience low back pain, foot pain, neck tightness etc… I could go on and on.  It seems that more of us deal with pain.  The question I have for you is why?  Why do you deal with and tolerate pain.  I...
How to become a beast on the field

How to become a beast on the field

Do these 3 things to become a best on the field   Stop being SOFT!!!!  This is a simple yet complex statement.  We need to first break down what I think soft is.  Softness is: ~Whining ~Complaining ~Not putting 100% effort into everything you do ~Making excuses...
Setting Goals

Setting Goals

Everyone who wants to accomplish something greats needs to set goals.  Goals are an essential part of becoming great.  If you do not set goals for yourself you are almost  certain to never reach them.  You need to have the goals written so that you are able to make...