In-Season Training: Why Athletes Need It & How to Do It Right
Many athletes finish their off-season and think their training regimen ends there. Once the season begins, their time is consumed by games, practices, and, for student-athletes, schoolwork. While in-season training looks different from off-season training, it is still...
Strength Training for Competitive Baseball Athletes: Build Power, Speed & Durability
Why Strength Training Is Critical for Baseball Performance and Longevity Long gone are the days when baseball relied solely on mechanics and technique. Today, we know that strength, power, endurance, and athleticism are indispensable—not just for enhancing performance...
How Recovery Training Helps Athletes Stay in the Game
The grind of athletic competition is relentless, pushing the human body to its limits. While intense training and strategic game plans are crucial, an often-underestimated hero in an athlete's journey is recovery training. Far from being a passive break, intelligent...
What Is Jumper’s Knee? Understanding Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes
Have you ever felt a sharp pain just below your kneecap after running or jumping? That pain may be more than just soreness—it could be patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee. This condition is common among athletes of all ages, especially those...
Thoracic Mobility and the Overhead Rotational Sport Athlete
It's common for athletes in overhead sports like swimming, tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, and track and field to experience shoulder and elbow pain or injuries. However, the root of the problem often extends beyond the arm itself. For many, these arm...
Rehab Timelines vs. Milestones: What Really Gets You Back in the Game
"How long is this going to take?" It’s one of the first questions athletic trainers hear after an athlete gets sidelined. And it makes sense — athletes are competitors. They want answers. They want to know when they can get back to training, competing, and doing what...
3 Things Every High School Athlete Should Know Before Playing College Sports
Spring is a season of celebration and transition for high school seniors—especially student-athletes preparing to take the leap into college athletics. While many are wrapping up their final high school seasons, questions about what it really takes to succeed at the...
Ankle Strength and Mobility
The ankle is one of the most commonly injured joints in sports. Because of how frequently they happen, athletes tend to not take these injuries as seriously, and their rehab shows this. Ankle mobility and strength are critical in athletic performance, however. The...
Off-Season Break: Why It’s Critical to Success
Athletes are known for their relentless drive and dedication to their sport, but even the most committed athletes need time to rest and recover. The off-season is an essential period for athletes to take a break, allowing their bodies and minds to recover from the...
Why Plyometrics Matter: The Power Behind Every Great Athlete
Watching an athlete explode off the ground, change direction in a split second, or sprint past their competition, it’s not just raw talent. It’s power. And behind that power? Plyometric training. What Are Plyometrics? Plyometrics are explosive movements that train...
Post-Season Rest and Recovery for Hockey Players: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
As the junior, college, and youth hockey seasons wrap up, now is the time to reflect, recover, and reset. Whether you’re heading into the USA Hockey National Championships, NCAA Frozen Four, or Junior Playoffs—or watching from the sidelines—this is a crucial period to...
Strength Training for Soccer Players: Unlocking Power, Speed, and Durability
Soccer is a fast-paced, dynamic sport requiring players to be agile, explosive, and durable. While skill, technique, and tactical knowledge are all essential to succeed on the field, strength training plays a crucial role in taking a player’s performance to the next...