Here are your IYCA updates to www.IYCAMembers.com for the week of February 7, 2011:   (1) The Athletic Performance Matrix   Last week, I gave you an incredible look at Athletic Development from New Zealand through the sample programming of IYCA Member and world-class Coach, Gareth Ashton.   This week, I want you to see [...] read more

Youth Fitness Training Sample program from Dr. Kwame Brown   Skip Tag 10 minutes Equipment Cones (and line chalk if you have it) to mark off area Colored pinnies (optional)   Instructions Split into teams at opposite corners of the area The first group is “it” (pick a color for them) The second group is to [...] read more

Attendees in Chicago and California Invited   June 10, 2010 – Attendees at Perform Better events can become certified as Youth Fitness Specialists through the International Youth Conditioning Association; #1 in Youth Fitness and Youth Sports Training.   At the Providence, Rhode Island Perform Better event two weekends ago, nearly 50 Fitness Professionals enjoyed an [...] read more

by Dr. Kwame M. Brown   The below is said with love, and I mean that.    "Research Shows"… "It is a well known fact that"… "There is evidence to support"…   These are all statements I have heard time and time again to support statements that people believe.  I feel it is time for [...] read more

1) Earn Valuable CEU’s:   Just for coming to the 2-day main event, you will receive a full 12 CEU credits from the IYCA.   That’s enough to renew whatever level certification you’re on with us.   In addition to that, we are in the process of becoming accredited through NSCA, NASM, ISSA and more. [...] read more

The IYCA takes Membership very seriously.   :: Exclusive educational videos :: Private audio’s with world-class Fitness Professionals :: Private discussions and opportunities to converse with leading industry authorities     See why Membership to the IYCA is so valuable to more than 1,200 worldwide:   Click here right now to take advantage of our [...] read more

Liz D: I’ve posted a question on a local moms forum asking what parents think are the root causes of youth obesity/inactivity.   Certainly the typical ideas came forth: too much fast food, lack of exercise, not getting kids engaged in good habits early.   One idea did strike me and I’ve heard other moms [...] read more

I have seen a fair amount of discussion on the merits of individual long term training vs. team long term training.  I will submit a later entry to compare short term vs. long term training.  My question is:  Why do any of these things have to be mutually exclusive?   All I want to do [...] read more