Category: Sports Performance

Ankle braces are a common sight in youth sports, specifically basketball, but many coaches and parents still wonder when they’re truly necessary and effective. According to Dennis Coonan, athletic trainer...

Coaches are often the first line of response when injuries happen during practice or games. Having a well-organized, sport-specific first-aid kit can make all the difference in managing minor injuries...

Authored by Robert Hulstrom BS, CSCS, USAW Level 1 For young athletes, training hard isn’t the only goal; training smart is what truly builds long-term success. Youth sports today are...

Stretching can help young athletes heal their newly injured muscle, helping them get back in the game sooner. However, stretching too much, or at the wrong time, can cause further...

Authored by Robert Hulstrom BS, CSCS, USAW Level 1 The vertical jump is one of the most important skills in many sports. But behind every explosive jump is a sequence...

Authored by Robert Hulstrom BS, CSCS, USAW Level 1 In today’s youth sports culture, early specialization is becoming the new norm. Many think the more exposure a young athlete gets...

Often, the term ‘performance enhancement’ gets connected to drugs or substances that many of our favorite athletes get caught abusing. But performance enhancement has a much different meaning at Children’s...

Authored by Robert Hulstrom, CSCS and Kenzie Close While basketball may be fun, it is also one of the most dynamic and multi directional sports available. To play at our...

As young athletes advance in their sports, many become curious about supplements that promise to boost muscle growth and performance. Among these, creatine is one of the most popular, often...