A never-ending debate in many sports, but especially in weightlifting, concerns when a young athlete should begin training in the discipline. There are two schools

Youth sports are now big business. That may sound crazy, but it’s true. Every year parents spend exorbitantly to give their children as much opportunity

The bulk of youth in the modern era have completely forgotten how to move, and have lost all sense of what their body is doing

I was recently contacted by one of the regional managers for Pop Warner football to help them create programs to offer parents. This gentleman had

Years ago, Dan John wrote a very good article on accumulation and intensification. He defines accumulation as, “actively seeking and learning new sports, lifts, moves,

The world of youth sports has been infiltrated by con-men. Not only will they take your money, but they will also leave your son or

The growth in maturity and confidence I have seen in the young athletes I coach has led me to believe all students should have some

As a coach and trainer, as well as a parent of youth athletes, I am going to take a deep breath, throw my shoulders back,

Weekdays and weekends are finally filled with spring sports for youth athletes, but what happens if a child or teen is not conditioned for the

Being a parent is tough. In addition to feeding, clothing, and taking care of the physical needs of a child, you are also responsible for

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

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