Here’s ‘Part 2′ of the Dave Gleason chronicles…   But before you read them, have you scheduled your phone call with me yet?   It’s 100% free.   You will not be obligated to anything.   But in order to qualify for the "100% Financing Option" (available until December 31) you absolutely must schedule your [...] read more

  The Youth Fitness and Sport Training market has officially exploded.   Trainers, Coaches, Facilities and Health Clubs worldwide have all jumped at this new opportunity to provide quality service to the demographic most in need.   And the market has responded.   More than 1 million kids and teenagers hired a Personal Trainer last [...] read more

    Young Athletes I have long supported the notion that the zeal many Trainers and Coaches show with respect to conducting high intensity training sessions with young athletes is akin to the unsure actor who feels a need to "over-do" his or her role in a given appearance for fear that the audience may [...] read more

    Here’s what IYCA Member Paul Clarke had to say in response to my question about the biggest problem in youth fitness and sport training:   "The major problem in youth fitness as I see it is coaches that advocate and live the mantra of working harder instead of smarter. Invariably this leads to [...] read more

    Youth Sports Specialization The IYCA Blog has been jumping of late with some great training-based conversation.   I wanted you to read an exchange I had with a reader named Keith.   It was in reference to my article on Early youth sports Specialization a few days ago.   Keith offered some great [...] read more

Youth Fitness Coach Factor #1   1) Understanding How to Communicate   It’s imperative that you assess your young athletes personality type and temperment prior to each training session.   On a given day, the stress of teenage life could alter your young athletes mood dramatically.   If you aren’t aware of that, then you could be offering instruction [...] read more