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...
Categoría: Rendimiento Deportivo
¿Cómo estirar correctamente un músculo lesionado?
Los estiramientos pueden ayudar a los jóvenes deportistas a curar el músculo recién lesionado, ayudándoles a volver antes al juego. Sin embargo, estirar demasiado, o en el momento equivocado, puede causar más...
Unlocking the Vertical Jump
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...
Sports Diversification vs. Early Specialization
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...
Helping Youth Athletes Play Better and Safer
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...
Preparación mental para el día del partido
Los nervios previos a un partido no siempre se manifiestan en forma de emoción. Los días previos a un gran partido también pueden causar mucho estrés. Para sacar el máximo partido a cada...
Warm-Up to Win: How Dynamic Movements Improve Basketball Performance
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...
Creatine and Adolescent Athletes
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...
Qué comer cuando se está de viaje
Healthy meals and snacks are important for keeping your child nourished and refueled during busy game days. Our partners at the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado offer tips...
The Importance of Early Skill Development in Youth Sports
Authored by Greg Brock, CSCS, TSAC-F, USAW Level 1 - Manager It’s no secret that sports and physical activity promote friendly competition, the opportunity to learn new skills, and develop...