Gymnastics has always been one of those sports that makes you just stand back and think, “Wow!” There is something so fascinating about watching another
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In-season strength and conditioning work is often overlooked by athletes, coaches, and teams, but it is crucial for maintaining optimal performance throughout the competitive season.
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COLLEGE LACROSSE OFF-SEASON MORE THAN A WEIGHT ROOM By Bobby O’Mullan _______________________ The off-season is an exciting time of year. It’s full of potential and opportunities for athletes to improve. In this stretch of the year, there’s no pressure to strategize and be fresh for multiple games
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XL Soccer Academy – Fall Update By Danny Sposato As we mentioned in our ‘Testing and Screening’ post, the athletes here at the XL Soccer Academy have a lot on their plate between the academy, school, and club. Therefore, it’s our responsibility to build a training protocol
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By: Craig Acker, MS,CSCS,NASE,ACE,USATF,CSCCa,USAW General Manager Sports Performance Specialist SPECTRUM, Inc Training young athletes raises a common concern: What should you do? How do you properly train young athletes for sports performance? Young athletes are not “small” adult athletes. That is where much of the confusion lies.Read more →
Young Kids Working Out: "I Don't Want My Child Lifting Weights!" By: Will HitzelbergerI Don't Want My Child Lifting Weights! Let's set the scenario as usual: Dad calls in (not mom because dad is a very experienced and knowledgeable high school hero). “I would like to bringRead more →
