The Benefits of a Proper Warm-Up and Cool-Down for Physical Activity
It is important to perform a proper warm-up and cool-down with physical activity. Warm-ups and cool-downs increase muscle and core body...
6 Tips to Becoming a Better Hockey Player for Players Ages 13 and Under
1. Become a Better Athlete Something that I have consistently seen in the many years I have been around the game both as a player and as...
Making The Grade: Understanding How Baseball Players are Graded
Baseball is a game of tools. 5 of them to be exact. This is where the phrase “5 tool player” comes from and refers to such players as...
Five Ways to Safely Strength Train Young Athletes
Before taking a young athlete to the local gym or weight room, it’s important to learn what is appropriate for each athlete. Depending on...
Plyometric “Jump Training”
Wanting to become a more resilient athlete? Begin implementing plyometrics into your training routine! What are plyometrics? Plyometrics,...
5 Keys to Becoming a Better Athlete
The following suggestions are my top 5 priorities when trying to improve athletic performance. These are things that I address with each...
Transitioning to En Pointe
Successful dance instructors progress young dancers slowly and methodically. They help each individual develop at an appropriate pace....
Tips for Training in Cold Weather
Texas winters don’t typically bring the dangers of snow and ice, but the change in temperature is enough to demand some changes in...
Resistance Exercise for the Preadolescent Athlete
Intro As the world of youth athletics continues to become more and more competitive, parents and young participants alike have begun to...
