by Compete Performance | Jan 5, 2023 | Blog
With sport specialization at a young age becoming the norm, it raises another question: what about sport-specific training? Social media and marketing suggest that all athletes should train specifically for their sport using cool-looking, and often complex, exercises...
by Compete Performance | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Hockey
At our sports performance and rehabilitation facilities, we see many hockey athletes with injuries to their shoulders. This is not surprising due to the speed and the physical nature of the sport. Injuries can vary from simple muscle strains to full joint...
by Compete Performance | Oct 31, 2022 | Athletic Training, Blog
If you have been involved in athletics over the past decade, then it is likely you have heard the debate surrounding concussions. Due to recent events in professional sports, concussions have once again become a hot topic for media, parents, teams, and athletes. ...
by Compete Performance | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog
When we think of sports performance training, we think of getting faster, jumping higher, and getting stronger so we can be better at our sport. Though it is true, that we train to get better at our sport. What can be forgotten is that we also train to prepare for the...
by Compete Performance | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog
When we look at what makes an athlete superior, we look at speed, strength, and power. Some will look at how the athlete performs under pressure like scoring an overtime goal or striking out a batter with the bases loaded. Others may look at winning such as an elite...