We all know an athlete who has been committed to play college sports since their sophomore year in high school. It is obvious that they have done well through high school and they are going to bring a lot of success to their new collegiate teams. In fact, with a stroke of luck, they probably will … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: In training, it’s good to consider your ‘other sport’
What do you think your mulligan sport is? That is a question I often ask athletes that I work with. If mom and dad did not put a hockey stick, or tennis racket, or golf club in your hand, at which sport do you think you could have excelled? For me, although baseball, football and, ultimately, … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: A home workout to combat the confinement blues
As we adjust to the new normal that unforeseen circumstances have bestowed upon us, it’s time to take life by the horns and be proactive rather than reactive. If a six- to eight-week self-quarantine is the worst thing that will happen in your life, you’re in for a pretty amazing life. Unlike … [Read more...]
Caligiuri: Lacrosse-hockey combo can be a winning ticket
Undoubtedly, the most misperceived notion among high school parents is the value they place on sport-specialization. Contrary to mainstream thoughts about creating and maintaining durability, it is not the overexposure to multiple sports that yields injury, rather the absence of sport … [Read more...]
Here’s how you can be remarkable for recruiters
Bobby Knight, who is one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time, once was asked by an ESPN reporter whom he believed was the greatest college basketball coach of all time. Coach Knight did not name the head coach for the perennial powerhouses of UCLA, Duke, North Carolina or … [Read more...]
5 ways to invest in your college lacrosse dreams, future
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
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 for a future MIAA Hall of Fame inductee. Your friends, both younger and older, are committing to … [Read more...]
Understand the phases of your offseason training
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 field. Increasing speed, strength, power and endurance can complement your game, but poor planning and … [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...]
