Building Confidence in Young Players: The “A” in RACE
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 20, 2018 0
We continue with Tod’s story. Confidence Part 2. See Part 1 of the Building Confidence in Young Players series: The RACE Formula This could easily be about dozens of boys or girls basketball players I’ve trained in just the same way. The next session he came in in a much better head... Read more
Mental Toughness- Confident Shooting- Hot Hand
LEVELUP INSIDERS February 5, 2018 0
Today I begin my series on the mental toughness side of sports training. All athletes and performers know they have more ability, skills, and talents than they have been showing in competition or on the stage. You are here because you want to see your talent show up a... Read more
Nutrition’s Clean 15
LEVELUP INSIDERSUncategorized December 14, 2017 0
Have you heard of nutrition’s “Clean 15”? Most athletes know that fruits and vegetables contain key nutrients to help them grow, recover and stay healthy. Produce has a high water content that helps keep athletes hydrated Also many are rich in carbohydrates which are great choices for pre-workout meals,... Read more
Positive Communication- Let PC be Your Guide
LEVELUP INSIDERS September 20, 2017 0
New Season: Guidance Principals for Parents. Let Positive Communication be Your Guide As we enter the new sports season, the pressure and stress on athletes become enormous, and parents hold the key to their child’s stress levels and more importantly overall performance levels. Positive communication is key. Will my child... Read more
Repetitive Strain: Ankle Insurance Program for Optimal Performance
Health & FitnessLEVELUP INSIDERS August 5, 2016 0
To get your athlete performing optimally we need to take a proactive approach. This helps to counteract the stress that is placed on the ankle joint. Here’s my Ankle Insurance Program for Optimal Performance against Repetitive Strain. Sports are extremely stressful to the body, and the ankle joint is no exception.... Read more
What it Means to be Committed
LEVELUP INSIDERS August 5, 2016 0
The term commitment is thrown around a lot in sports. It can be a tricky topic to address with coaches, players and parents. Especially since each may have their own definition and practice of what it means to be committed. Merriam-Webster simply defines commitment as, a promise to do... 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
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
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
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
How to Warm Up Right for a Successful Race
LEVELUP INSIDERSTrack & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner October 18, 2013 0
The warm-up is one of the most important components of a successful race and is also one of the most overlooked aspects of pre-race preparation. The warm-up helps prepare you for the physical demands of the race and also improves your muscles’ dynamics so that you are less prone... Read more
