Navigating Your Child’s Growth Spurts: What Parents, Coaches, and Trainers Need to Know
As parents, we marvel at how quickly our kids grow—one day, their shoes fit perfectly, and the next, they’re suddenly too small. We celebrate their increasing height, strength, and athletic abilities, but one thing we often overlook is how their bodies need time to...
Strength Training and Competitive Youth Sports: Are You Behind?
The ability to move your body safely and efficiently should be the focus of your athletes' strength training program. Your coach should evaluate each athlete on multiple levels, biomechanically, physiologically, and psychologically. Simply put, build a “road map of...
The Importance of a Return-to-Sport Protocol After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries for athletes. Whether sustained during a pivot on the basketball court or a sudden stop on the soccer field, an ACL tear often requires surgical reconstruction and months of...
Why Test the Countermovment Jump?
The countermovement jump is a test we frequently use at Compete. Hawkins Dynamic states "the countermovement jump (CMJ) is an excellent movement for evaluating athletes in several scenarios. Not only is it easy to measure, but athletes from almost every sport...
You’ve Committed to Play College Sports… Now What?
You’ve worked hard. Countless days honing your skills, tons of games and tournaments, extra work on days off, hours in the weight room, and stressful times trying to get recruited to play college sports. The day has finally come when you announce your commitment to...
High School Soccer: Off-Season to In-season
As the soccer season approaches, high school athletes are gearing up for the challenges that come with intense competition, long practices, and high-pressure games. To be truly prepared, athletes need to adjust their workout routines to ensure peak performance and...
How to Eat Mindfully During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for celebrating, enjoying good food, and spending time with loved ones. With all the festive meals, treats, and snacks, it can be easy to go overboard. You can enjoy holiday food without overdoing it by making a few simple adjustments....
The Hockey Player’s Hip
Hockey players are no stranger to injuries, considering it is a high-speed, high-risk collision sport. Here we are going to look at a specific, often-injured site in hockey players: the hip. Overview of the Hip The hip is one of the most stable joints of the body....
The Mind-Body Connection: How Mental Health Influences Athletic Performance
In the world of athletics, physical strength often steals the spotlight. Athletes train rigorously to enhance their strength, speed, and agility, but an equally vital component of success lies in the realm of mental health. The mind-body connection is a powerful...
Plyometrics: Increasing Peak Performance
Enhancing explosive power, speed, and agility is critical to increasing athletic performance. Plyometrics offers one of the most effective ways to achieve these goals. Plyometric exercises focus on dynamic, fast-twitch muscle engagement, helping athletes perform at...
Sports Performance: The Essentials of Programing
There is a lot of information (and misinformation) on the internet about how to train. Whether you are a professional athlete training for performance, a weekend warrior trying to stay in shape, or someone who just wants to workout to stay healthy, someone on social...
The Importance of a Proper Warm-Up Before Practice and Games
As athletes, we often rush into practice or games, eager to showcase our skills and give it our all. However, one crucial step is frequently overlooked: the warm-up. A proper warm-up is essential for maximizing performance and reducing the risk of injury. Why Warm Up?...