Ankle sprains are common injuries that plague athletes of all ages in all sports. Most ankle sprains result in damage to the lateral (outside) ligaments. Ankle sprains account for around 15% of all youth athlete injuries each year.1 They are the second most common diagnosis in the youth population behind head/face injury or concussion.1 Activities […]

If you were looking for one thing to take away from this article I think we can sum it up in one sentence: Resistance training is the most important mode of training to improve sports performance.  Resistance training (can be referred to as strength training) is the use of weights such as dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance […]

Maximizing your sports performance is dependent on exercise training, genetics, nutrition, hydration and sleep. One major component that is within your control is your nutrition. Remember when your body is hungry, it wants NUTRIENTS, not calories! PHYSIOLOGY Food has to be converted to energy, known as ATP, in order for our muscles to use it […]

Many coaches and athletes are consistently searching for the best ways to improve sport performance. While there is constant debate over techniques for boosting sport specific speed, power and strength, I believe we tend to overlook the importance of a comprehensive warm-up, and the role it plays in optimizing performance in each workout, practice and […]

According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 17% of youth (6-17 years) experience a mental health disorder? And around 50% of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14. The CDC reports that in children already diagnosed with depression, 73.8% also have an anxiety diagnosis. Mental health is an issue that is crippling our youth. […]

The challenges we all face during COVID-19 has changed a lot of what we do. As a result, many athletes are away from their team and unable to play their sport. Now is the perfect time to focus on fundamentals of their sport so that they are ready to get back to the gym when […]

It can be hard to eat a balanced and healthy diet when families are pulled a million ways during a normal week. We know 1 in 3 American children and teens eat fast food daily, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. As parents and […]

How do I prevent an ACL inury? Pre-practice and pre-game dynamic warm-up routines Must perform at least 3X/week for 6 weeks to be effective (although sports medicine professionals would recommend before every practice and every game) Work with a sports certified specialist to gain strength in core and hip musculature What does program look like? […]

2min read: As the largest joint in the body, the knee is essential for competing in nearly every sport. As a result, it is also the most common site for injury in young athletes. Overall, knee injuries make up about 55% of all sports injuries. There are two main types of injuries that occur at […]