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...
by Compete Performance | Nov 6, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | Oct 3, 2023 | Blog
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...
by Compete Performance | May 4, 2023 | Blog, Hockey
The ability to produce rotational power is critical in nearly all sports, including ice hockey. You need rotational power to shoot, take face-offs, change direction, and manage body contact of all types. There are many modalities that can be used to train “core”...
by Compete Performance | Apr 20, 2023 | Baseball, Blog
Baseball pitchers can go through multiple stages of their career as development occurs; however, proper arm care almost always gets overlooked. Whether it’s the 12-year-old just starting out or a soon-to-be minor prospect, pitchers will throw a minimum of at least 60...
