Parents, coaches and athletes all share a common goal: helping you stand out, gain attention and solidify a spot on a collegiate roster. We all want to “earn” an opportunity, but we don’t want to “pay” the price to get there. Being a great athlete is no longer enough. Practicing extra is no longer … [Read more...]
After traumatic accident, Maddie Walter offers lifelong lessons
Maddie Walter played for powerhouse Westwood before suffering her traumatic accident. (courtesy photo)Imagine for a moment that you’re at the top of your high school potential. You’re a teammate on a perennial high school powerhouse that flirts with a state championship every year. You’re playing … [Read more...]
Understand the phases of your offseason training
Fairfield attackman Colin Burke, then a freshman, vs. UMass Lowell during a 2016 game. (Stockton Photo)Offseason strength training is your opportunity to address fundamental weaknesses that negatively affect your game. The ability to play the game well comes from the product you decide to put on the … [Read more...]
Understanding how players develop physically
If you knew the rate of your athletic development, would you change a thing? Chronologically, males and females respond to training differently and therefore develop physical, mental, cognitive and emotional skillsets at different rates. For athletes and parents alike, the goal is to determine the … [Read more...]
To succeed, don’t fear failure
With the school year starting and fall sports beginning, I want you to think about this. Parents, coaches and athletes all share a common goal, the goal of helping you stand out, gain attention, and solidify a spot on a collegiate roster. Conversely, most of your money is spent on things that help … [Read more...]
Play it safe with your cleats
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter that only two things were certain in life: death and taxes. Nearly 230 years later, I will add another. If you wear cleats with flat edges, you are significantly increasing your chances of suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. There are … [Read more...]
How to prevent ankle injuries
You’ve done your ABCs, towel crunches, calfraises and a gauntlet of single-leg exercises, but you keep spraining your ankle. Back to the training room for an ice bag, compression wrap and a trip to the orthopedic for more sad news: 2-4 weeks of physical therapy and maybe you’ll be back for the … [Read more...]
