Secrets to Standing Out for Soccer Coaches
LEVELUP INSIDERS July 13, 2016 0
You Can Make Impression On College Coaches Without Filling Stat Sheets. In today’s ultra-competitive, youth sport landscape, I.D. camps have become a big piece of the puzzle for those who seek to play at the collegiate level. Consequently, many athletes are initially uncertain about how to perform in these... Read more
Training Time: Six strategies to proper nutrition for the high-performing athlete. Do you know what types of things athletes have to do to improve their health, body composition and performance? As a Precision Nutrition Master Level 2 coach I get the most up to date, scientific based researched and... Read more
GET MENTAL: Mastering Motivation
LEVELUP INSIDERS November 4, 2015 0
There are different types of motivation; finding the right blend makes a difference. What drives your motivation? Are you super competitive and always find a way to be the best on the field? Or are you a technique master who builds confidence through mastering your skills? Each type... Read more
Repairing ACL Tears in Young Athletes
LEVELUP INSIDERS November 4, 2015 0
Repairing ACL tears in young athletes has to account for the athlete’s physical growth potential. With the rapid increase in single-sport specialization among children, orthopaedic providers have seen a tremendous rise in the number of adult-type injuries in our young athletes. Particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Children... Read more
Emotions and Sport Performance
LEVELUP INSIDERS October 16, 2015 0
Emotions effect sport performance. How you feel off the field effects how you perform on it. As a result, your emotions matter. There is a strong relationship between how you feel and how you perform in your sport. If you arrive to your sport feeling... Read more
Recovery Meal: Eat Like A Champ!
Health & FitnessLEVELUP INSIDERS October 9, 2015 0
Lunchtime is a crucial time for athletes to eat well. It will help serve as a recovery meal if you had a morning workout. It will contribute to the fuel and fluids your body needs for a great afternoon or evening practice. So, how does one eat like a champ?... Read more
There has been a rise in the “barefoot” shoe concept by a lot of shoe manufacturers. New Balance Minimus, Nike Free’s, Vibram’s… all have joined the revolution. So the question naturally is, Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Your Training? My advice: Use Minimal Walking Shoes (or socks) in Moderation... Read more
Overcoming Overthinking
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 10, 2015 0
Overthinking. It is one of the biggest mental challenges in competitive sports. In my 16 years of practicing mental skills training, I have seen it happen across all sports, both genders, youth, collegiate and pros. No matter who you are, at some point, overthinking will show up. It’s simply... Read more
How do you find, and maintain, that perfect competitive balance where everything just feels easy? Preseason for spring sports is finishing up; league play is here. Teams are getting more comfortable with each other, players are finding their role on the team and pressure to perform consistently well... Read more
How To Avoid Swimmer’s Shoulder
LEVELUP INSIDERS April 2, 2015 0
Smart Swimmin’ INJURY AVOIDANCE : Hunter Greene, M.D. As swim season hits full stride and swimmers start ratcheting up their training, we’re going to talk about shoulder problems. Specifically how to avoid swimmer’s shoulder. Poor stroke mechanics, training errors, overuse and muscular imbalances are some of the elements that... Read more
How to Prevent Volleyball Injuries
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 5, 2014 0
A look at the most common volleyball-related injuries and how to practice prevention. Volleyball is one of the most popular girls sports with school and club programs located across the country. Each year more than 460,000 high school students participate in interscholastic volleyball. According to a 2012 survey by... Read more
Hip Pointer Injuries and Treatment
CalHiSports InsightsLEVELUP INSIDERS January 17, 2014 0
Hip pointer injuries occur often in contact sports, but treating hip pointers is easy and can lead to relatively quick recovery Common Injuries A hip pointer is a direct contact injury to the iliac crest, the bony prominence that can be felt along the waistline. This is a very... Read more
