Athlete Health

Consumption of adequate fuel from meals and snacks is essential for growth and development

Learn the proper way to snack between meals.

The most important part of the swing is the rotation of your body. Sometimes when trying to achieve this, your club face will become unstable. Practice doesn’t have to end when you leave the course. Here are some indoor golf drills you can try in the comfort of your own home. SIMPLIFYING YOUR SWING Many […]

It's important to remember that confidence is another skill you can hone

While protein often takes the limelight in terms of building muscle, carbohydrates have a crucial role to play as they provide energy for training and aid recovery. 

Even greater health benefits can be realized when a balanced nutrition routine is followed in addition to taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. Although we agree with a food-first philosophy when it comes to fueling young athletes, we also realize it is can be challenging for young athletes to put in place a perfect fueling plan. Time […]

The US Lacrosse Board of Directors has approved equipment-related rule changes designed to enhance heart protection for youth players, specifically to reduce the risk of the rare yet potentially catastrophic injury of commotio cordis. The rule changes will be included in the 2019 US Lacrosse Boys’ and Girls’ Field Lacrosse Rulebooks, with a delayed implementation […]

How can you work with your child to find which activity is best for them? Start by explaining to your child they need to take part in some activity. Work with your partner to create a list of options you both agree on and see what interests your child. Once your child makes their pick, […]

Sometimes the most harmful stressors aren’t in athletes' bodies but in their heads

Developing responsibility isn’t easy though, and as any parent can attest, it certainly doesn’t happen overnight.