With the arrival of July, we’re still in the heart of summer with plenty of time to study and find ways to improve our teams for next season. In the coming months, if you’re looking for some different areas for coaching growth that would be worth your investment for the betterment of your program, consider…
Nutrition and Injury Recovery
An injury can be devastating not only for an athlete but for an entire team. One injury can shake a team’s entire season. That is why every effort should be made for a fast and effective recovery. When an injury occurs, a recovery plan often includes surgery, physical therapy, rehab, ice, and rest. Why is…
Peak Performance – Hydration for Basketball Players
Like it or not, the dog days of summer are upon us. Players are finishing up school, AAU is in full swing, and camp season is set to begin. Not to mention open gyms, practices, summer leagues, and more. At this moment it is extremely important to remind players of the importance of taking care…
Nutrition Hacks for Busy Coaches
Athlete nutrition is crucial for performance, but what about coaches, they’re important too! Eating on the go and with a crazy schedule is one of the hardest things to do. With practice schedules all over the place it can be hard to eat right. It may seem easier to skip breakfast before those early morning…
The Offseason – Now What?
The season is over. Emotions of how it ended, either high or low have subsided and bodies are beginning to recover. Now what!? Focus on injury prevention and recovery Everyone ends the season a little beat up. Offseason is a wonderful time to tend to those little nagging injuries or the bigger ones. Strengthen weaknesses…
Recovery Nutrition
Recovery Nutrition is almost as important as pre-workout nutrition. What is eaten after a workout or a game has a large effect on how energy storage is replenished as well as how your muscles recover. This will in turn effect how you perform the next day. There’s about a 30 minute window after activity that…
Pregame Nutrition
Nutrition is one of the most critical keys to performance but for some reason it seems to be one that gets swept under the rug. It’s about time to pick up the rug and start focusing on this crucial ingredient to success. In high school before EVERY game I would go to Subway and get…