As the pandemic winds down and sports seasons ramp up, making sure student athletes are ready for their return to sport is about more than making sure their uniform fits. Mindset matters.
By Linda Sterling, PhD, CMPC
You may have seen them on the sidelines of games or while watching sports on TV. They are often the first ones on the scene when a player is injured. Visions of water bottles or taping ankles may also come to mind. However, they are so much more than that and putting them in that box can be doing your athlete a grave disservice.
Protein comes from the Greek word meaning “of first importance,” which seems appropriate once you consider its numerous functions. Protein plays a key role in many aspects of health for athletes and adults alike (in fact protein contains something called essential amino acids that the body needs but can’t make, we will cover more on that below).
By Jill Lane
If you’ve picked up this magazine or are checking it out online, chances are you’re a sports parent. Between hours driving around to competitions and practices, wrapping ankles, and trying to coordinate your entire family’s schedules, it’s not always easy.
By Josh Cupp
Paying attention to the choice of shoes and proper fit for young athletes is extremely important. There is no BEST shoe. Numerous brands and styles are available from which to choose. That’s the point – lots of choices!
By Dr. Bob Weil
Parents would be wise to check on strength-and-conditioning protocols for their student athletes, no matter what age. It would be safe to say that every National Football League (NFL) fan is familiar with the name Saquon Barkley. This young football prodigy was a college sensation and performed on a level that can be accurately described as breath-taking in his first season in the NFL.
By Jay Primarolo
As a coach, being a good communicator is very important. It actually makes your players more comfortable, helps them develop, and can create a positive culture. Of course, poor communication can do the opposite. For youth sports athletes, it makes the world of difference when you can communicate clearly and effectively.
By Amy Masters
College recruitment of student-athletes can be daunting. Here are some helpful tips for parents and athletes. Welcome to the first of our 4-part series on college recruitment. Each issue, we’ll tackle a new topic crucial to helping your student-athlete through this important process.
By Rey Crossman
What a crazy year it has been! We have seen more change and uncertainty than ever before and no one knows what the new “normal” will be when we get there. As a parent of youth athletes, I experienced first-hand these changes.
By Richard B. Dubin
Youth sports bring boundless benefits to children and college-aged adults alike, from physical well-being to the socialization skills inherent in team-based competition. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic – already intertwined in most every aspect of our daily lives – has impacted the sports world as well, leaving young athletes wondering when and how they can safely resume their on-field endeavors.
By Douglas J. Guth
