by Compete Performance | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Volleyball
For many athletes, the most anxious time they experience in sports is just moments before game time when their nervous energy spikes, oftentimes resulting in debilitating anxiety, poor focus, and scattered thinking. In these instances, mental toughness quickly goes...
by Compete Performance | Jun 3, 2021 | Volleyball
It’s the end of probably one of the most unusual volleyball seasons. There was no volleyball, then suddenly a whole lot of volleyball. Many players rapidly went from long periods off the court to a schedule packed full of practices and games. With high school and club...
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...
by Compete Performance | Sep 22, 2020 | Baseball, Cheerleading, Dance, Football, Hockey, Running, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Wrestling
Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: A nutritional debate fueled by misinformation, baseless ‘superfood’ obsessions, and carbohydrate phobias. Here’s how these tubers compare — and why both deserve a place in your diet. A few years back, some nutrition enthusiasts decided to...
