The Characteristics of an Elite Athlete
One of the most common questions that we get here at Compete is: “What does it take to reach the next level?" (ie college/pro sports). Each coach will have their own unique answer, but most of their responses boil down to 4 simple characteristics/habits. 1. Being...
Performance testing: Why the vertical jump?
One of the most important pieces of athletic development is tracking how the athlete gets better or what they are improving on. Without that data, we can only guess and say they are getting better. When we have baseline measurement of an athlete and can monitor their...
The 5 Goals of Rehab
One of the areas of expertise athletic trainers have is rehabbing an athlete from the time of injury all the way back to their sport. For some injuries, that process is relatively short. For others, it is a long road that the athletic trainer guides them on. Whether...
Thoracic Spine Mobility in Rotational Athletes
Almost every sport relies heavily on the body's ability to rotate. Many athletes are constantly trying to get their body to rotate faster without taking a second to consider all that goes into having the body rotate at that high of a speed repeatedly. One of the main...
The Benefits of Massage and Rehabilitation throughout the Figure Skating Season
How to stay healthy and feel good to perform at your best Figure skating places a heavy toll on an athlete’s body. Many elite skaters are training five to six days a week with on and off-ice sessions lasting up to five hours a day. The intensity and volume of...
Don’t Let a Muscle Strain Keep You on the Bench
With the beginning of a new season comes the excitement of getting back out on the playing surface and competing for the win. Sometimes this can lead to overexertion and muscle pulls right from the first whistle. A common muscle strain I see right out of training camp...
The Two Exercises You Need to Get Faster
Let’s face it, every sport requires an athlete to be fast one way or another. Whether it’s a baseball player trying to change a single to a double, a soccer player going for a goal across the field, or a hockey player skating, all sports require the athlete to be...
Fueling for Success
A car needs fuel to run, and the same can be said for the human body. Athletes in particular need to make sure to replenish their energy to get ready for the next training session or competition. An added obstacle is often a busy schedule; between school, work,...
The Importance of Hip Mobility
The biggest and most powerful joint in the body is the hip joint. The hip joints not only generate the majority of power in athletic movements but also are the center of all points of connection and load for the body's muscle groups. Therefore, when the hip joint...
3 Key Areas to Help Increase Performance During the School Year
As athletes begin the school year, a very hectic schedule begins to build. As the school year unfolds and homework loads, along with activities and sports practices begin to increase it is easy for an athlete to get caught up in the craziness of the year. This leads...
It’s Time For Training Camp: Getting Ready For A New Hockey Season
Training camp is the official start of a new hockey season. These final weeks of the summer will also bring about a batch of tournaments. Are you prepared to perform at your best? The off-season for a hockey player is getting shorter and shorter every year. As your...
Preparing For Fall Sports: Heat Illness
With the new fall sports season just around the corner, we want to discuss the important topic of heat illness, or Exertional Heat Illnesses (EHIs). EHIs can be a very serious medical emergency that can cause serious damage to your body and even lead to death. The...