Results For Category: "Youth Training"
Building Speed, Strength, and Partnership: Speed Mechanics x Westcastle International Academy
November 19, 2024At Speed Mechanics, we believe in fostering long-term athlete development through collaboration and innovation. For the past two years, we’ve been proud to partner with…
Why Consistency is the Key to Athletic Success: The #1 Habit for Long-Term Results
November 12, 2024Introduction In the world of sports, everyone seems to be looking for that quick fix—something that will make them faster, stronger, or better right now….
Why Training on Unstable Surfaces Is a Bad Idea for Athletes: Stick to What Works!
October 8, 2024If you’ve ever seen someone doing squats on a wobble board or push-ups on a Bosu ball and thought, “This must be great for athletes,”…
Why CrossFit is Terrible for Young Athletes: A Continued Look at Long-Term Athletic Development
October 2, 2024CrossFit has taken the fitness world by storm over the last 15 years. It has been popularized for its high-intensity workouts and competitive spirit. But…
The Top 10 Pitfalls and Training Traps Parents Should Be Aware Of for Middle School and High School Athletes
September 3, 2024As a parent, you want to see your middle school or high school athlete succeed—whether they’re aiming for a college scholarship, a spot on the…
What is LTAD and why should you care?
August 28, 2024What Is Long-Term Athlete Development and Why Should You Care? In the rapidly evolving world of sports training, the concept of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)…
Why Sports-Specific Cross Training Is Hurting Your Athletic Development as a Young Athlete
August 14, 2024Why Sports-Specific Cross Training Is Hurting Your Athletic Development as a Young Athlete In the fast-paced world of youth sports, the concept of “sports-specific” cross-training…
You Don’t Need to Redline at Training For it to Be Effective
July 22, 2024You don’t need to redline in practice for it to be effective. Focus on developing yourself as an athlete, your skill, and being a good teammate.
Off-Season Prep: High School & Middle School Football
May 11, 2022Pre-season training for high school and middle school football players is essential for success. By getting in shape and building up strength and stamina before…
“In-Season” vs “Off-Season” Training for Youth Athletes
March 17, 2022In sports, especially at the elite level – there tends to be a more distinct or defined off-season. Most common is the off-season timeline for…