The Importance of Playing Games with Young Athletes
Kids today have more excuses for staying indoors than they did 15 years ago. Thankfully, these tips will get them excited to wake up and run out the door in the morning.
Plyometric Considerations for Young Athletes, Part II
Is your athlete a power athlete or one with more elastic qualities? Fine tune a plyometric workout to fit their needs.
Plyometric Considerations for Young Athletes, Part I
Plyometrics (jump training) is a great tool for improving an athlete’s speed, power, explosiveness, elasticity, eccentric strength, and other aspects of the neuromuscular system such as rhythm, balance, proprioception, movement coordination, and agility.
The Four C's of Coaching Young Athletes
In examining my current and past young athletes, four things have made me successful in training this demographic.
Plyometric Training for Basketball Players
Strength coaches need to assess a few things in regards to basketball players and the implementation of plyometric training.
Off-Season Training for High School Basketball Players
It’s important for young basketball athletes to have a sound understanding of what they can do to recover physically from the rigors of a long season and prepare themselves for the next season.
The Importance of Nutrition for the High School Athlete
Jeff discusses why it’s important for high school athletes to know the difference between a good choice and a bad choice when it comes to nutrition.