Relative Age Effect in Youth Sport (Video)
An animated video for coaches and parents, describing Relative Age Effect in Youth Sports…
Tag: Practical strength and conditioning
Ask the Expert – Andrew Pichardo (St John's College)
Originally hailing from the USA, Andrew Pichardo is currently the Director of Athletic Development at St John’s College in Hamilton, New Zealand, as well as a PhD candidate in Youth Athlete Development.
Athletic Body in Balance – Book review
Each month I review a book that I think will be helpful for those working with youth athletes.
3 questions every coach must ask (Coaching series part 2)
What to ask yourself to continually develop as a youth sports coach.
Why a "No Days Off" mentality sucks for athletes (Part 1)
Please stop with the”NO DAYS OFF” YouTube videos…
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Book Review
This month’s book is an international best seller…
"Squats hurt your knees" – myths every sport parent needs to know
What not to say to a youth athlete about squatting and deadlifting…
"Weight training isn't safe" – myths every sport parent needs to know
Unfortunately there are a number of untruths that continue to negatively influence youth athletes, parents and coaches. In this series, I am to address a number of them which continue to hamper the progression of youth athletes to full senior level performance…
"Weight training stunts your growth" – myths every sport parent needs to know
Does lifting weights really stunt your growth? Should Under 18’s lift weights at all?