Category: Health & Strength

George Carlin did a classic bit of comedy on the differences between the sports of baseball vs. football, giving the impression that the two sports couldn’t be more opposite in terms of pace, terminology and other factors. We agree and would add that the training for each sport has to be different as well. Both… Continue reading Training Differences of Baseball Players vs. Other Athletes

For many youth athletes, the start of a new sports season may be right around the corner. Many of these athletes will experience aches, pain, and injuries during the first few weeks of the season. With some helpful hints and preventative measures an athlete can minimize the chance of soreness and injuries during the first… Continue reading Injury Prevention For Youth Players

In many circles, concern about stress placed on youth sport participants seems to be the most frequent topic of discussion when youth sports is mentioned. Is there stress in youth sports? Of course there is! Not only do the athletes experience stress, but so do the coaches, the parents, the officials, and the administrators. What… Continue reading Stress In Youth Sports

The past 25 years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of sports programs being offered to youngsters. In most communities, organized teams and leagues are available for baseball, soccer, football and basketball, while ice hockey is found in northern climates. Individual sports such as gymnastics, figure skating, swimming, dance, tennis and martial arts… Continue reading Sports Training and the Young Athlete: How Much Is Enough, How Much Is Too Much?

It’s Little League season again, and if you’re a coach, there are 10 tips you should know to help keep your players healthy. “The number one tip coaches should remember is that children are not miniature adults and shouldn’t be treated as such,” says Jim Rogers, a certified athletic trainer in Temple University Hospital’s sports… Continue reading 10 Health Tips Every Youth Baseball Coach Should Know

Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day? We all know that water is important, but have you ever seen it written like this before? 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world drinking soda pop.) In 37% of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak that it… Continue reading Not Drinking Enough Water Leads to Problems