Sports concussions have received significant attention over the last decade due to advances in research and education. Improved understanding of this neurologic phenomenon has led to more accurate identification of previously missed cases. An astounding 2 to 3.5 million sports concussions are estimated to occur every year. The... Read more

   I think there is a misconception on what conditioning really is and how to improve it for young athletes. People tend to use words like “conditioning” and “cardio” without having a full understanding or definition of what they actually mean.    So what is conditioning?    Conditioning is... Read more

   Choosing a bike can be overwhelming and time consuming, but can also be really fun if you know what you are looking for.     Choosing the best bike for you is exactly that: choosing the right bike for YOU. It’s a lot like choosing a great pair of jeans you will wear for years. There are lots of fancy brands... Read more

   If you are a fan of this column then you know that I usually write about weight lifting, power training, and all that is involved with training the body for strength.     I am not going to stray from that topic too much with this article, but I... Read more

   A Lisfranc injury is the result of bone or ligament injury or combination of both in the middle of the foot, usually due to a twisting injury, fall, or high-energy trauma. The severity of the injury can vary from a pure ligament injury to disastrous fracture dislocations. Many... Read more

 NOTE: The next couple Behind the Clipboards are going to vary from the usual Q&A format because I feel the topic of coaching styles and methods deserves some in-depth examination after a few recent events triggered my interest in digging into the issue.    Most sports fans are familiar... Read more