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The “Fearsome Four” Leg Exercise Series
The Fearsome Four is the nickname I use for a series of exercises that strengthen the legs in four directions of movement. As a result,
Improve Athlete Retention by Focusing on Skills
A study performed by researchers at Brock University indicates that coaches can improve youth-aged athlete retention by focusing on technique rather than strategy during practices.
Order of Stretching is Important
When teaching a stretching routine, teachers and coaches often use an order of stretching that starts with the neck and moves down or starts at
The 7 Core Movements
Not too many days go by where I’m not in awe of the human body and its physical abilities (although birds can fly and that’s
Fitness Breaks Keep Students Alert in the Classroom
There isn’t a teacher alive who has not stood in front of a classroom of drowsy students. There’s no doubt that teaching effectiveness is much
Training Core
If there’s one area that has hit front and center of the training world and held shelf space it’s the core. So let’s dive into
Performance Mode: 3 Steps for Your Athletes
How do you handle instructions to athletes before major competitions? Do you overwhelm them with multiple instructions just before they hit the field? Do you
Develop Empathy in Your Players
What’s an often overlooked quality that will improve the play of any team athlete? How about the ability to develop empathy. Yup, empathy. Knowing what
The Fitness Center: Transitioning from the Weight Room
Schools are quickly shifting toward a fitness-based approach instead of the traditional sports rotation. The largest school board in Canada (Toronto District School Board) is
Training the Legs (Getaway Sticks)
So today we are going to discuss training the legs, the most important muscle group! When I started training in grade 9 my legs were
Bodyweight: Let’s Talk About It.
As a father with a gay child, it crushes my soul to think that there was a time when kids her age had no one
The 4 Lifestyle Categories:Action, Fit, Athlete, Elite
A long time ago when I was trying to find ways to be inclusive I came up with 4 lifestyle categories. Action those who are