More Than Just a Funny Bone: Preventing Growth Plate Injury
Adults and youth face the same risk of bone injuries, but because a child’s bones are still growing, children, unlike adults, are susceptible to growth
Author: Jeanne Goodes
Originally hailing from New York, Jeanne Goodes is a recent transplant to the beautiful state of Wisconsin. As the strength and conditioning coach for Homerun Sports and Fitness, Lake Zurich, Illinois, and for the elite adolescent baseball travel team, Lake County Stars, Lake Zurich, Illinois, she is privileged to work with amazingly motivated and talented adolescent athletes.
A former officer in the United States Marine Corps and now a military spouse, Jeanne has had the honor of working with Marines in various climates and locations, specifically focusing on combat readiness, strength, and conditioning. She and her family have lived and traveled all over the world, and Jeanne has had the opportunity to work with and train people from numerous cultures. While living in Japan, Jeanne had an amazing opportunity to be the strength and conditioning coach for the Japanese elite adolescent travel baseball team, the Ishikawa Dreams, Okinawa, Japan. She has seen, firsthand that fitness knows no cultural barriers.
With a BA in English from Siena College and an MA in Management from Webster University, Jeanne is also an AFAA certified personal trainer. She enjoys using her CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Basic Barbell, CrossFit Nutrition, High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT), TRX, and Aquatic Programs for Wounded Warriors certifications and training to enhance her strength and conditioning programs. With her wide range of certifications and work experience, Jeanne loves to work with athletes of all ages and abilities to help them attain their fitness goals.
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Energy Drinks Are Bad Juju for Kids
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A new year equals a new you, right? Well, not exactly. According to Forbes writer Dan Diamond, nearly forty percent of Americans make New Year’s
Sever’s Disease: The Pain of Adolescent Growth Spurts
<strong”>Achilles pain and Achilles injuries are common in youth athletes, especially those who participate in jumping and running sports, such as basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and
High Tops Are Ruining Your Kids’ Feet and Knees
High-tops were originally intended for basketball players to help prevent injuries from sudden stops and quick turns. But the high-top shoe has become popular and
A 5-Step Approach to Training During Adolescent Growth Spurts
We have all seen the awkwardness that accompanies a period of growth for youth athletes. Some of us have even experienced it. The fastest runner
Athletic Resilience: Coaching Athletes to Success After Mistakes
You often hear the term resilient in reference to sports, but first, let’s define resiliency in general terms. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as:
Stop Playing Through Pain: How to Safeguard Youth Athletes
Some people might applaud the concept of playing a sport through pain and injury, considering it to be “hardcore.” As parents, coaches, trainers, and young
7 Ways to Build Real Self-Esteem in Youth Athletes
Getting away from the participation ribbons and trophies (specifically referencing the child who never makes practices/games until the day when ribbons and trophies are handed
Tips for Helping Teens Balance School and Sport
As adults, we recognize the signs of stress and overscheduling and are able to control some of the competing variables, but what about children and
Breakfast Is for Champions: Why Kids Need a Morning Meal
As a personal trainer and a strength and conditioning coach who works with adolescent athletes, I am astounded not only by the number of people
The A to Z of Family Fun in the Sun
Have the dog days of summer zapped your motivation to workout? Take advantage of the lazy days of summer and rethink your approach to your
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