I can almost guarantee everyone that reads this article can think immediately of a situation where a parent of an athlete overstepped or made a scene on game day… and it may even involve you. While most parents are attempting to come from a good place it’s imperative to realize that you may be doing more harm than good! I’ve spent some time going through surveys of high-level athletes, and the NUMBER ONE stressor they have identified from their youth sport experiences were either parents or coaches.

Strength Training - It's Never Too Late

Far too often I hear the utterings that it’s “too late” or “I wish I would have started 20 years ago” when it comes to strength training and developing movement patterns. While there is some merit to the fact that you could be further along the developmental process of strength if you had, the research shows the aging population that hasn’t necessarily taken the dive into strength training before still having similar ability to build muscle as those of “highly trained” athletes of a similar age.

Why You Need To Lift "Heavy" Weights

Over the past 10 years, I’ve been asked hundreds of times, “Do I need to lift weights?”. In this article, I will address some specific reasons why it’s important for you, your kids, and your parents to lift weights, and quite possibly, create a valid argument concerning why you can’t afford NOT to lift weights.

Communication and Coaching

Now, once you have an understanding of the athlete from the perspective of each of the five areas listed above, your coaching communication will become more effective and efficient. This allows you to give short, precise, and digestible coach communication in a short amount of time. But, more importantly, your coaching will be more impactful because the athlete will buy into you as a coach.