by Compete Performance | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, Soccer
Many athletes look forward to the off-season after enduring a long and grueling season. The off-season is also a great opportunity to recharge both physically and mentally and address shortcomings in areas such as strength, flexibility, mobility, speed, power, and...
by Compete Performance | Aug 24, 2021 | Soccer
Soccer, also known as fútbol (the original football), is a beautiful sport adored and played around the world. It is a predominantly lower-extremity sport, requiring speed, endurance, strength, and agility. Unfortunately, the nature of the game predisposes athletes to...
by Compete Performance | Feb 28, 2021 | ACL, Baseball, Football, Soccer
Outdoor sports have officially returned to Orange County. Though many athletes have been training, conditioning and playing games, the intensity will definitely be ramping up with more practices and games each week. The COVID-19 pandemic put many sports on the shelf...
by Compete Performance | Jan 16, 2021 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
There are many different theories on strength training. Most have their place, but one key is knowing why you are really lifting weights. Yes, to get stronger seems to be the commonsense answer, but in what way? Is your goal to lift the most weight, gain bodyweight,...
by Compete Performance | Nov 10, 2020 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
In most sports, you will notice some form of rotational component. This applies to activities of everyday life, as well. Whether it’s jumping in figure skating, pitching a baseball, shooting a hockey puck, or kicking a soccer ball, you are rotating to some degree....
by Compete Performance | Oct 8, 2020 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Mental Training, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
You have probably heard the recommendation to eat “mostly whole foods” for your health. But what does it mean to “eat mostly whole foods”? What are whole foods? And why are they better for your health? What are whole foods? Minimally-processed whole foods...
