by Compete Performance | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog
Starting college sports is an exciting transition but comes with unique challenges that require preparation and dedication. The level of competition is higher, and the expectations are greater. While the journey can be intense, it’s also an incredible opportunity for...
by Compete Performance | Mar 4, 2025 | Blog
There are many different theories on strength training. Most have their place, but one key is knowing why you are lifting weights. Yes, to get stronger seems to be the common sense answer, but in what way? Is your goal to lift the most weight, gain bodyweight, get...
by Compete Performance | Feb 9, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | Jan 25, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | Jan 24, 2025 | Blog
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...
