Any time that you’re elevating a heel like you would in high heels, or like you would do in running shoes, you’re creating compensational patterns for your body that often leads to anterior, or lateral knee pain, often labled as patellofemoral inflamation or patellofemoral pain. The Anatomy… For my anatomy nerds you’ll enjoy this section, if you’re not […]
The Importance of Habits in Successful Athletes
It was a bit before 6:30am one Monday morning, right before we were to lift our Salisbury University Field Hockey Team, when I noticed a few Field Hockey Athletes that had looked to have been there for at least 30 minutes practicing on their stick work. A few of them were dripping in sweat and […]
If Kobe Bryant Could Teach our Youth Just One Lesson Today
It’s obvious that Kobe Bryant was more than a basketball player for many. Kobe was the man. Kobe was the defensive Doberman. Kobe was the Black Mamba. Kobe was an icon. Kobe was a legend that many aspired to be like. But aspirations weren’t simply because of Kobe’s basketball talents. People aspired to be like Kobe for […]
5 Key Characteristics of All Successful Athletes
I’ve trained well over a thousand athletes of all levels (grade school up through college and even into the professional level) and in my time it’s become obvious that there were 5 Key Characteristics of ALL Successful Athletes. #1: Consistency – I can’t think of one single great athlete that doesn’t show up 100% of the […]
An Open Letter to All Sports Parents on Athlete Nutrition
It seems like nearly every week, or even every day, i’m proposed with the question “Do you think my athlete is eating enough?” Nearly 100% of the time, the answer is no. “But <insert athlete name> is ALWAYS snacking and eating something” While that may be the case, I’ve analyzed hundreds (maybe even thousands now) […]