Youth Sports Training Protocols. I couldn’t agree with Dave Gleason more than I do…   Watch this and tell me what you think:     read more

How can we ‘convince’ young people to become more fit?   Is ‘convince’ even the right word?   You know, it’s interesting… I’ve been carrying the ‘Youth Fitness’ torch for so long, it seems that my opinions on what we REALLY need to do for and with young athletes tends to counter what we see [...] read more

Is there a difference in ‘Injury Prevention’ for soccer versus baseball with young athletes?   How about hockey versus volleyball?   Interesting topic…   Watch this video on Youth Sports Injuries and see what you think:     read more

Do you ever ‘test’ your young athletes?   Their speed?   Strength?   Flexibility?   If so, why?   You know, most Coaches and Trainers can’t answer that question.   They test because they think they’re supposed to.   That they need to in order to show ‘results’.   But there are other reasons…   read more

Sport Specialization Vs LTAD   The IYCA has championed the notion that the long-term athletic development model, or LTAD, provides the greatest benefit to a developing athlete, in both physical and psychological aspects, over time.    Contrary to ever-popular and growing model of early sport specialization, the LTAD model is intended to optimize performance slowly [...] read more

  Youth Sports Training with Weights At what age should a young person begin lifting weights or using Kettlebells?   The question I get asked more than any other.   Here’s my brief thought on the matter (taken right from the curriculum found in the IYCA’s Youth Fitness Specialist – Level 1 Certification read more

Youth Fitness Tools What do you REALLY need to train young athletes properly?   What if I gave you an exact template to spend no more than $50, but with that small investment, could stock your entire Youth Fitness & Sport Training business with exactly what you needed to both:   Get started now…   [...] read more

Youth Sports Training For; Mobility & Active Flexibility Injury Prevention – Mechanics Injury Prevention – Deficits Torso   I had 20 minutes, one volleyball court and 50+ young athletes…   So, here’s how I broke it down:   (A) Mobility/Active Flexibility (7 Minutes)   read more

Use as a template for the Youth Fitness Summer Camps you’re hosting this year:     News Release For Immediate Release Contact – YOUR NAME   NAME OF BUSINESS Hosts Summer Speed Program for Local Young Athletes Training System Consider One of the Best in the World   DATE – Young athletes in the NAME [...] read more

Youth Soccer Training Success For Soccer Coaches and Youth Fitness Specialists:   Watch This:         Soccer Speed Training ==> http://CompleteAtheteDeveopment.com   … Actually, This Works for ALL Youth Sports not just youth soccer training:   A Step-By-Step Blueprint for Making Young Athletes Faster   ==> http://CompleteAtheteDeveopment.com   read more

  The only way to get more in the future is to do more wherever you are now.   Promotion in business isn’t an AWARD for the time you put in…   It’s a REWARD for the hustle and indispensability you create.   And the exact same holds true for your life at large.   [...] read more

It’s important for me to hear what you have to say about this topic on young athletes…  Read this short (but hopefully powerful) ‘Part 1′ and then chime in to let me know what you think…   read more

Youth Fitness Coaching Principles What is the difference between Outcome-Based Coaching and Form-Based Coaching?   When is one more important than the other?   When should you NOT use one versus the other?   This video will clear everything up regarding youth fitness coaching:       Have you seen the Art of Coaching?   [...] read more

Quality Youth Fitness Coaches are in need…   … But where are the kids?   Watch this:       How Did Dave Gleason find the youth fitness clients?   He Started Here –> http://iyca.org/yfs1   read more

  OK… Here are the definitions that were emailed to me.   What do you think?   (1) Balance The ability to remain centered while center of gravity changes within static, dynamic, locomotive and non-locomotive action   (2) Rhythm The ability to express timing   (3) Movement The ability or aptitude to be locomotive through [...] read more

Youth Sports Training Vs Fitness How can you engage your young athletes with more than just ‘training programs’?   Is there a difference between ‘Youth Fitness’ and ‘Youth Sports Training’?   Watch This:       Your Key to Training ALL Young People (Athletes & Non-Athletes) Is Right Here   –> http://iyca.org/YFS1 read more

Do you involve Parents in your young athletes training programs?   Should you?   Does long-term success INCREASE when you do?   Why and How you can involve Parents in your facility or Young Athletes training programs to ensure success…     Speaking Of Long Term Success, Look At This:   –> http://CompleteAthleteDevelopment.com read more

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One word for you and your young athlete:   Communication   Are you communicating properly with your young athlete?   If you aren’t, will it impact the potential success for the young athlete?   Watch this:     The Art of Coaching is One of the Biggest Aspects of the IYCA ‘Youth Fitness Specialist – [...] read more

Youth Fitness Business Top 4 for 2011… Part 2:   The 3 T’s… read more