Runner’s Knee: Who Is at Risk and How to Prevent It
As an athlete, chances are you have experienced knee pain. If you are a runner, the chances of experiencing knee pain are higher due to
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.
Posts from this author
The Pivotal Role of Attitude in Youth Sports Performance
What can reveal the most about an athlete in a matter of minutes, can make or break the outcome of a game or a competitive
The ABCs of Healthy Eating for Youth Competitions
Every parent, coach, and trainer knows that eating healthy while traveling is tough. Add the insatiable appetites of youth athletes into the equation, and it
Doping: A Growing Problem for Youth Athletes?
Coupled with good nutrition and good health habits, many youth commit to the accepted sports practice of training hard and playing hard. Yet, in order
The Importance of Hydration for Youth Athletes
The importance of hydration for good health and properly functioning body systems cannot be overstated. As the warmer months approach and outdoor activities increase, special
Youth Sports: What Separates Talented Athletes From Great Athletes?
With more and more young athletes specializing in one sport year round, coaches certainly seem to have their pick of talented young players participating in
Are Growing Pains a Normal Part of Childhood?
Controversy abounds when mentioning childhood and adolescent growing pains. Even medical experts seem divided when discussing them. The wide variety of thoughts concerning the cause
How Not to Be “That” Sport Parent: 6 Positive Actions You Can Take
Coach, trainer, or parent, we have all been there. Cringing while a parent shouts out derogatory statements about a coach, referee, or child (their child
Helping Your Young Athlete Through the “I Want to Quit” Stage
I was recently invited to participate in a parent and coach round table discussion for a sports team. But this time, I was sitting on
The 3 Most Valuable Lessons a Young Athlete Can Learn From the Olympics
Winter Olympics, Sochi, 2014. Olympic inspirations. Olympic hopes. Olympic dreams. For young athletes, the Olympic Games can represent their future hopes and dreams. The inspirational
Back to Basics: 4 Ways Youth Athletes Can Increase Performance
In today’s society, young athletes are inundated with daily stressors that can adversely affect their sports performance. From over-scheduled days and decreased physical activity, to
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