It’s probably going to be my first year on varsity this spring, and I’m a little nervous. What do varsity coaches want from their players?  K.L., Windsor   So here’s part three of the answer to that very good question, and the starting point is something I heard John... Read more

  By Judy Pang   Low back pain (LBP) is a frequent complaint among young athletes. Spinal structural differences, muscular imbalances, decreased flexibility and poor body mechanics may predispose an adolescent to LBP. Repetitive motion and loading of the spine in sports can put the back at risk for... Read more

By Tim Rudd | For IYCA   If you watch any field or court game you will notice that you see frequent accelerations. Therefore it should come, as no surprise that sport is about acceleration — not top-end speed.  Coaches, trainers and even parents often focus on the wrong... Read more