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Should female lacrosse players wear helmets?

June 23, 2017 by newsp

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Erin Foster was running toward a groundball at an indoor lacrosse game when she was pushed, sending her unprotected head into a wall. "It basically cracked my scull," the 20-year-old Ann Arbor Pioneer High School graduate recalled. "They said it was a traumatic head injury, a level up from a concussion. I had to have surgery that night and I still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: Girls LAX Helmets, Injuries with girls lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse will be safer with helmets

Maximize Athlete Speed with S-Drive Performance Trainer

June 20, 2017 by newsp

Proven by Pro and College Teams The S-Drive™ Performance Trainer elevates the speed and power of athletes in unstoppable, untouchable ways. Only the S-Drive Performance Trainer gives you everything you get from self-powered treadmills, weighted sleds, resistance parachutes and harness systems in one space saving footprint. Best of all, our signature speed protocols will help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: Elevate Speed, S-Drive Trainer, Train like a champion, Upgrade Sled Pushes

“Little League Elbow” – When to rest your young pitcher

June 9, 2016 by newsp

Jeannine K. Hurst MS, ATC Baseball season is upon us. Young baseball players, especially pitchers, may experience “Little League Elbow.” The elbow is a joint where the upper arm bone (humerus) meets the two bones of the lower arm (Ulna and Radius). The elbow is a hinge and pivot joint. The hinge part of the joint allows the elbow to bend; the pivot part allows the lower … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: Little League Baseball, Little League Elbow, Little League training

Scholarpreps’ Star Daniel Milan works hard on his footwork

June 7, 2016 by newsp

Daniel Milan, Senior Defensemen, Class of 2010 – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep Hockey Team. One of Scholarpreps’ stars show how he improves his speed and quickness with these footwork drills.   Check out Daniel’s site…. Daniel will begin his post-high school career playing for the USHL – Des Moines Buccaneers. Good Luck from the Scholarpreps team and we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: Hockey Quickness Drills, Improve Footwork

Trail Running or Football Training – Jump Training

June 7, 2016 by newsp

Roads, for the most part, are steady and predictable. Trails are not. "On the trail, every footfall is different," says Nikki Kimball, a physical therapist and ultrarunner who has won the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run three times. "If you land on a rock or slippery moss, your body has to be able to stabilize itself." To prepare for the task, Kimball suggests adding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: Endurance Running Test, Football Training, Jump Training, Plyometrics for Football

How do you know you have a Concussion – Mayo Clinic

June 6, 2016 by newsp

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary, but can include problems with headache, concentration, memory, judgment, balance and coordination. Although concussions usually are caused by a blow to the head, they can also occur when the head and upper body are violently shaken. These injuries can cause a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: Football Concussions, Signs of Concussions, Symptoms of Concussions

Why is it so important to stay properly hydrated?

June 6, 2016 by newsp

With the hot summer months approaching it’s important to think about staying properly hydrated. Whether you’re a serious athlete, recreational exerciser or you enjoy spending a lot of time outside, it’s important to make sure you get the right amount of water. With exercise your focus should be before, during and after exercising. Water regulates your body temperature, … [Read more...]

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What does your highlight tape say about your athletic skills?

June 6, 2016 by newsp

Highlight tape discussion... I recently asked a D1 football coach about his recruiting process, and how he determines who stays on his top prospect list and who’s eliminated. The highlight tape plays a very important role in this process, where a coach can quickly determine if the athlete has the skills to be considered for his team. Since he reviews hundreds of tapes, he asks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recruiting Process, Training Tagged With: Highlight tape discussion, what does your highlight tape say about you?, What should be on my highlight tape

Should I play in college?

Today we sit down with Jim he played football at the DII and DIII level. We … [Read More...]

How do I get on the coach’s recruiting list?

This is one of the most asked questions by parents of student athletes. Parents … [Read More...]

High School Freshman Student Athlete To-Do-List

It’s your freshman year in high school and you loving playing sports, you’d like … [Read More...]

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