Coach's Corner: The 7-Minute Workout Published: October 21, 2015 High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has increased in popularity over the last few years. It is a great way to combine aerobic and resistance training. The 7-minute workout was developed by Brett Klika and Chris Jordan as a way for anyone to start this type of training with little experience or equipment. It encourages participant...[Read More]Category: Coach's Corner, Coach's Corner What is FIFA 11+ Published: July 24, 2015 1. The FIFA “11+” is an injury prevention program developed by a comprehensive group of international experts, and is targeted for soccer players aged 14 or older.
2. Scientific studies have shown that youth soccer teams who adopted the 11+ program had lower rates of injury as compared to teams who warmed up as usual.&...[Read More]Category: Coach's Corner, Coach's Corner: Avoiding Baseball-Related Injuries Published: May 11, 2015 Coach’s Corner: Avoiding Baseball-Related Injuries
When Spring Training is in full swing, here are some tips to help avoid baseball-related injuries during the season:
Give adequate rest for pitchers in between starts and be aware of pitch counts as guidelines. Both USA Baseball and Little League Baseball have guidelines availab...[Read More]Category: Coach's Corner, Coach's Corner: Hydration Tips Published: May 11, 2015 It takes more than having water coolers around to keep your athletes safe and performing at optimal levels. Here are some tips to educate your athletes on maintaining proper hydration, especially as we enter the warmer summer months.
Have weigh-ins before and after exercise if possible. This will help an athlete know how much fluid intake&nbs...[Read More]Category: Coach's Corner, Coach's Corner: Asthma Published: May 6, 2015 Asthma is a common problem seen in athletes that involves wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. As Spring rolls around, asthma and seasonal allergies may be more commonly seen in your athletes. It is common for athlete’s with asthma to have exercise induced asthma (EIA) as well. Athletes with asthma can be at risk of having trouble br...[Read More]Category: Coach's Corner,
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