Understanding Carbohydrates: Simple vs Complex

Understanding Carbohydrates: Simple vs Complex

Carbohydrates are often considered the body’s primary energy source, especially for athletes striving for peak performance. However, not all carbohydrates are created equal. They fall into two categories: simple and complex, each influencing the nutrition and...
The Importance of Healthy Hamstrings

The Importance of Healthy Hamstrings

It’s getting late in the season and we all have muscle aches and pains from all the games and practices we put ourselves in.  If you find yourself in a situation of having chronically sore hamstrings, it is most likely that you do not need more hamstring...
Performance testing: Why the vertical jump?

Performance testing: Why the vertical jump?

One of the most important pieces of athletic development is tracking how the athlete gets better or what they are improving on. Without that data, we can only guess and say they are getting better. When we have baseline measurement of an athlete and can monitor their...