A deep dive on which camps are worth your time, energy, and money. I knew it was bad, but I didn’t know it was this bad. These are events that only last a few hours and cost several hundred dollars, … Continued
A deep dive on what to do immediately after you pull a muscle You were probably running really fast. Maybe even faster than you’ve ever ran before. Then… “Pop!” Your muscle hurts. You feel weak. You pulled a muscle. Here’s … Continued
A deep dive on kids lifting weights. My 2-year-old daughter lifts weights. That’s not a typo. I know, I know. It sounds crazy. You’re probably thinking; “You must be one of those crazy dads who’s living vicariously through his child … Continued
A deep dive on eating like an athlete There is no one “right” diet. But, if you’re trying to reach your athletic ceiling, there sure are wrong ones. I get asked all the time “what should my athlete’s diet look … Continued
A deep dive on shin splints Track, club volleyball, AAU basketball… ’tis the season for shin splints! Today, I want to talk more about that annoying pain on the inside of the shin that gets worse with running and jumping, … Continued
A deep dive on spondylolysis “My back hurts when I bend backwards and when I rotate.” If your kid/teen tells you this, sirens need to go off in your head. It’s not usually a big deal for you, as a grown … Continued
​A deep dive on 4 highlight tape tips “If you’re good enough, they’ll find you.” That’s a load of garbage. I’ve seen a ton of insane athletes end up getting little to no recruiting attention. I’ve also seen plenty of … Continued
​A deep dive on returning to sport after ACL surgery. You tear your ACL. You go through 8 months of grueling rehab. You miss out on 8 months of playing your favorite sports with your friends. You go through 8 … Continued
A deep dive on specialization Every athlete should specialize if they want to reach their highest potential. “…. what did this guy just say?” I know, I know. It’s heresy. Blasphemous. Specialization is criminal. It’s destroying athletes. Just hear me out. … Continued
A deep dive on how to jump higher, today There are really only two methods that you can use to jump higher. Method 1 takes time. You can’t cheat the process of changing your body’s structure. Method 2, however, can yield … Continued