Archive for the ‘Training and Performance’ Category

Success Secrets for Softball

I just finished listening to Dr. Tom Hanson’s 7 Success Secrets for Baseball/Softball.  Dr. Hanson was co-author of the ever popular Heads Up Baseball which many softball coaches use as required reading for their team.
Dr. Hanson’s CD, 7 Success Secrets for Baseball/Softball shared some very interesting information.  Most of which I already knew, but the [...]

Is Your Daughter Following This Checklist?

Ah, yes, this is cool stuff. I’ve been focusing on getting coaches ready for the upcoming season with the bootcamp, but of course, players can do lots to get ready too!
Here’s a great article from Dan Huff at Baseball Strength:
To help you get your pre-season training set up properly, I’ve developed the following checklist(s) [...]

5 Common Mistakes Teen Athletes Make

Top 5 Nutrition Mistakes Teen Athletes Make
Unfortunately, many young athletes today feel that they must endure drastic measures in order to progress in their sport. It is up to you, as an adult (parents or coach) to teach them appropriately and notice the signs. To help you with this, I’ve listed 5 Common [...]

DANGER: Weight Training Machines

The Machine Myth… Get Kids OFF Those Machines!
Brian Grasso is the CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and is considered one of the premier authorities on youth athletic development in the world. Access Brian’s free database of articles and exercises at Developing Athletics.
Whenever I come into contact with a coach or trainer who [...]

Is it Safe to Lift Weights

Strength Training & The Young Athlete:
A Final Thought on the Endless Debate
Brian Grasso is the CEO of the International Youth Conditioning Association and is considered one of the premier authorities on youth athletic development in the world. Access Brian’s free database of articles and exercises at Developing Athletics.
Should pre-adolescent kids lift weights or shouldn’t [...]