Erika Canales 
How many times have we, as coaches or even parents, seen our athlete dragging along in practice or not as responsive during a game as they have been before? We see it all the time. Is it lack of motivation, not trying enough, don’t want to be there or is it something else? As coaches, … Read more
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has changed our lives. The devastating effects of the virus created a real urgency to address health and wellness. The coronavirus is disproportionately affecting individuals with underlying health condition including chronic preventable health diseases like diabetes and heart disease. According to the CDC, 6 in 10 or 60% of … Read more
Biomechanics is the study of how the human body interacts with the physics world to impact human performance. Having a good understanding of this interaction is a key component of having a sound coaching program that is ultimately beneficial to the athlete’s development and performance. There are a few concepts that are important in understanding … Read more
Sprinting is Art It’s an Olympic Year and as track and field athletes and coaches, we are EXCITED!!! Every four years, we get to see the best of best in the entire world get to work! It doesn’t matter whether the athlete is first or not, every single athlete is incredibly skilled, fast and powerful … Read more
We often get asked when is the right time for a youth athlete to start strength training. There are many factors to consider, from maturity, interest, to goals of the youth athlete, when considering strength training for a youth athlete. But when implemented appropriately, children can start strength training as early as 7 or 8 … Read more
When your goal is to increase strength, then strength training should be your primary training protocol. Strength training includes free weights, weight machines, body weight or resistance bands that helps build and maintain muscle mass and strength. Strength training also helps build strong bones, minimize the risk of fracture due to osteoporosis, improves heart health … Read more
For the human body to stay alive, it needs energy. And energy comes from the calories we eat – more specifically, the carbohydrates that we consume. Carbs fuel normal bodily functions such as breathing, thinking and moving. About 20 percent of the energy we take in is used to support brain function. The other 80 … Read more
Finding the right type of training for you and your goals is just as important as staying consistent and eating the proper nutrition when you are trying to reach fitness and athletic goals. Athletic training may not be the type of training that comes to mind when thinking about fitness training options but it should! … Read more
According to a recent Duke University study, minute per minute, cardio burns more calories than strength training. However, cardio doesn’t do much for your muscles. In one Penn State study, dieters lost 21 pounds whether they performed cardio or strength training. But for the cardio group, six of those pounds lost came from muscle, while … Read more