Category: Sports Performance

Being a sports parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles around. With Gold Crown sports seasons getting underway, there's no better time to think about how to...

Female athletes have unique nutritional needs, and not meeting them can have real consequences for their health and performance. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado break down the Female Athlete...

Authored by Robert Hulstrom BS, CSCS, USAW Youth sports participation provides physical, social and psychological benefits. However, when improperly managed, it can also introduce risk. Current research shows that about half...

Muscle cramps are a common, and often painful, part of youth sports, but what actually causes them may surprise you. To better understand why cramps happen and how to respond,...

When it comes to youth sports, performance is often measured by speed, strength or skill. But for female athletes, success is shaped by much more. This can include mental health,...

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...

Authored by Greg Brock, CSCS, TSAC-F and Manager of Sports Performance You have three buckets, each one containing various amounts of sand.  Some are full, some are empty, and some...

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...