3 Common Mistakes When Coaching Youth Athletes

This could be a whole blog article all on it’s own, so I will try to keep it brief. Strength is general adaptation. There is no basketball strength, baseball strength, or football strength. Strength is used to enhance the ability to perform a variety of skills needed for sport.

The goal of the weightroom is to allow the athletes to get stronger so they are able to perform their sport skill at a much higher level that they would be able to without the strength and power that is developed in training.

Need to jump higher? - Get stronger

Need to run faster? - Get stronger

Need to change direction better? - Get stronger

Need to prevent injury? - Get stronger

You are much better off training for strength, power, and speed in the weight room, and let the athletes train sport skill during practice time.

Educational, Personal Trainer, Strength Training, Training TipsShelton RobinsonMarch 19, 2021Comment

Strategies for Coaching Youth Athletes

However, what is going to set coaches apart and create real change is how they connect, coach, and interact with their athletes. This overlooked topic is often referred to as the “art of coaching”. This is where the real importance of coaching begins.

Training Tips, Strength Training, Personal TrainerShelton RobinsonMarch 11, 2021Comment

What's Up With Deceleration?

Often times, coaches and trainers are focused on their athletes being able to jump high and sprint fast because that is what is noticeable and pops to the untrained eye in sport. While being able to jump and accelerate is great for athletes, being able to control the landing is an essential, and often neglected component for preventing injury and increasing performance.

How To Reduce The Risk Of Injury For Your Athletes: Part 1

That being said, over the course of working with a range of athletes, I have a few simple guidelines for physical preparation and training protocols that are important and help to reduce injury rates. These tips don’t just apply to those of sport, but various training levels as well.