Issues & Advice

Our infatuation with talent is the primary reason certain kids are labeled as talented before they’re even able to tie their own skates. But what does talent really mean?

Mike Lingenfelter, co-director of Munciana and head coach of the Samurai, defending 18 Open National Champions, shares five drills to train defensive movement, pursuit, strength and toughness.

Larry McKenzie taps into the hearts of the 'roughest, toughest' kids in north Minneapolis

Football players spend countless hours, especially in the offseason, training to help better their physical performance. Strength and conditioning drills has always been a large part of what players utilize to prepare for a football season. There is now so much more available compared to past decades where the focus was placed on barbells, free […]

Volleyball is a sport dominated by strength and power. Players need power in their legs to get high in the air and strength in their upper body to spike, block, and dig balls. A volleyball-specific strength and conditioning program can optimize a player’s performance on the court. Whether athletes are still developing or competing at […]

In today's version of hockey, puck possession is more coveted than big hits

You don’t need to be the most gifted player on the ice to excel in a tryout, and excelling in a tryout has as much to do with mental preparation as it does physical.

Specialization isn't the way for kids to enjoy a sport. See these 10 myths that the lacrosse athlete development model myth-busts

Over two-plus decades, Reggie Roberts witnessed how the globalization of the digital revolution impacted the NFL The bulk of Roberts’ time was spent overseeing communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, and his duties included serving as the main spokesperson for the clubs and coordinating media and communications coverage. He adapted as communication tools […]

Youth sports parents play many different roles: former (or current) athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model, critic, and maybe most importantly, influencer.