Getting to the Core of Athlete Performance

Getting to the Core of Athlete Performance Core strength and stability training is performed by most if not all competitive athletes these days. In fact, it is one of the few training forms that is effective for all sport disciplines. The core is central to all...

The Placebo Effect: Why the mind is a powerful thing

The Placebo Effect: Why the mind is a powerful thing The advancement of sport science and sport medicine has brought many fields to work to together in order to maximize athletic performance. Integrated Support Teams (IST) are the norm of today in elite athletics....

Coaching – Keeping Sport Fun for All

Coaching – Keeping Sport Fun for All We all know how much sport can offer kids; we’ve got numerous research studies along with our personal experiences to back it up. Research also shows us that most sport participation rates peak at 13 years old and then...

Growth Spurts

Growth Spurts My wife and I recently purchased our 12-year-old son a new pair of shoes and new pants only to discover a month later, he’s complaining that he can’t make them fit!!  Geesh. Funny too, is that he liked a girl in school but she grew taller than him; a...

Hydration for Young Athletes

Hydration for Young Athletes It’s encouraging to see the cultural shift towards ensuring our young athletes have water bottles with them at every practice and game.  Parents are filling up water bottles and coaches are now taking time out during practices for the...