5 Tips for Knee Injury Prevention This Winter Season
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 13, 2023 8:45:00 AM
With the warmer months behind us and winter break quickly approaching, so are youth sports off-season. This time of year brings celebration and a respite from organized sports - no games or regular practices- a crucial time to maintain off-season fitness. Research shows that athletes …
Proactive Sports Safety Plans - Preventing Injuries Before They Occur
by Lauren Spirov on Dec 6, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Creating a sports safety plan sounds intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Let's break it down. Risk management or sports safety plans are controllable and preventative actions that coaches can take to help protect their athletes' well-being. As young athletes continue to specializ …
The Language of Coaching - Communicating with Athletes to Optimize Performance
by Lauren Spirov on Nov 29, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Words hold a lot of weight. As parents and coaches, the effects of our words on our children and athletes are abundantly clear. What we say has the power to heal, hurt, encourage, and criticize. We’ve all had that coach or fitness instructor whose “tough coach” approach didn’t land, o …