The summer months are approaching which means a ton of hard work will be happening outside in practices and games. As the temperature steadily increases throughout these spring and summer months, athletes need to hydrate their bodies and understand the importance of fluid intake. As a Strength Coach, it is my responsibility to help educate […]

When a new athlete enters a Strength Program, you may be able to tell exactly what type of person they are. Their body language, the way they carry themselves, their attentiveness and degree of focus are hints to the person you may be training. Other times it is very difficult to read an athlete. Either […]

This cheap and easy way to eliminate aches and pains all athletes feel after practices, games, and intense workout sessions is the Foam Roller! The Foam Roller, which is a self-myofascial release tool, can help improve flexibility, function, performance, and reduce the risk of injuries. It can help remove those restrictions, scar tissue and adhesions […]

The last few days I’ve had a few athletes come up to me and ask about joint cracking and popping. Is it ok to crack your knuckles? What happens if my shoulder pops or if my knee or ankles crack by accident? Is this bad? I have no pain when it happens, but it makes […]

There are hundreds of training shoes on the market today and no one shoe is perfect for all. Everyone has different structures, bony protrusions, gait patterns, and ankle mobility variances so certain things need to be considered when trying to find the right fit. So many athletes have destroyed their gait patterns, ankle mobility and ankle […]