When Do You Train Young Athletes? September 17th, 2009 by BrianGrasso ~ 4 Comments 

 

From a study published in the Swimming Science Bulletin. Authored by Brent S. Rushall & John Marsden:   "All sports require high degree of skill for superior performance. The major emphasis of a (youth athletic) training program should be skill excellence. For skills to be developed, learning should occur in non-fatigued states… It is advisable [...] read more

Flexibility Training for Young Athletes May 4th, 2009 by BrianGrasso ~ 4 Comments 

 

Chris Blake gives answer some common questions about flexibility training   What is the difference between Flexibility and Mobility? Flexibility can have two definitions: 1.) The ability of muscle to lengthen during passive movements. 2.) Range of motion about a joint and surrounding musculature during passive movements.   Mobility can also have two ways of [...] read more