A recent study by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health which included over 1,500 high school athletes found that athletes who specialized in one sport were twice as likely to report a lower extremity injury as compared to those who played multiple sports. It was also found that 60% of athletes that specialized […]
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Building young athletes up: Coaching winners on and off the field
Matt Kunz, a former walk-on linebacker and four-year player at Notre Dame, understands the intricacies of coaching kids as well as anyone through years of working with young athletes as young as 6 through the collegiate ranks. He knows what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to helping kids be their best both […]
Read MoreArthritis at 30? Youth sports injuries can turn into chronic problems, doctors warn
Arthritis at 30? Youth sports injuries can turn into chronic problems, doctors warn – Chicago Tribune Leo Anderson was in the middle of a baseball game when he threw a ball he had just caught, heard a crunch in his elbow and fell to the ground. That sound was a growth plate in his elbow […]
Read MoreHow To Encourage Your Child To Play Multiple Sports
There are a bevy of benefits for kids who play multiple sports. These include becoming better overall athletes from engaging in multiple disciplines; learning to be smarter and more creative players; and staying more active and having more fun in athletics. In addition, research shows that the majority of athletes who go on to play college […]
Read MoreSurviving Freshman Year as a Student-Athlete
Having the chance to play a sport in college is an exciting opportunity. But being a college student-athlete can seem a bit overwhelming when you first arrive on campus your freshman year. Not only do you have to adjust to a new environment with new responsibilities, but you also have to add in being an […]
Read MoreAvoiding the “Bobblehead Effect”: Strength Training Could Help Soccer Players
Strong muscles help protect the body from damage caused by headers and other injuries… With 90-minute games, soccer is usually considered an endurance sport. But strength is also key to avoiding injury and improving performance, according to research presented this month at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting in Minneapolis. Now teams from […]
Read MoreAre you Micromanaging Your Youth Sports Athlete?
You might be overstepping your boundaries as a parent at your child’s youth sports game, and in fact, you may not even realize it. Do you attend every youth sports event your child plays? Do you take him to camps and clinics? What about practicing with him in the backyard? These all sound like good things […]
Read MoreBuilding Hip Strength in Athletes
The hips play a major role in a variety of athletic movements, from running and jumping to rotating and changing direction. Therefore, it’s important to incorporate some hip strengthening exercises into your training program. Below are five movements that we utilize to help our athletes build and maintain the strong, flexible hips they need to […]
Read MoreFive Tips on How to Improve Sportsmanship
Nothing beats the feeling of joy that comes with winning a game. It is the culmination of hours spent in conditioning your body and practicing for that moment. Unfortuntely, such happy feelings can quickly be spoiled by poor sportsmanship. Sports are meant to be constructive activities by their nature. When children participate in sports, they […]
Read MoreTop Seven Injuries Doctors See Most On Summer Weekends
Warm weather and longer days will bring many Americans outdoors for cookouts, pool parties and more. But long weekends also lead to more trips to urgent care or even the emergency room, according to experts. In fact, a 2015 study from researchers at Brown University found that heat-related illness alone can ratchet emergency department visits in […]
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