TITLE: Does Physical Activity Improve Mental Abilities?
by, Tom Langton, CSCS

Opening: One of the most common conversations we have with the parents of our athletes is regarding their child's academic performance. Parents are often concerned with how our programs, local leagues and school sports will interfere with their kid's school work.

TITLE: Concussion Overview for parents children
by, Atlantic Health Sports Concussion Center at Overlook Hospital
(Dr Joseph Rempson Atlantic Neurosurgical)

Opening: Many athletes suffer knee injuries, ankle injuries, shoulder injuries, and a variety of musculoskeletal injuries. Some of these injuries we can play through, others require rest, and a very small percentage requires surgery. Unlike musculoskeletal injuries we cannot play while still suffering from the effects of a concussion.

TITLE: 5 Reasons Youth Athletes Need Athletic Development Training
By Vince Gabriele, MS

Opening: SHOULD ATHLETES WAIT UNTIL THEIR 13TH BIRTHDAY TO TRAIN? The mindset of most people is yes, but the opposite is true. Research has shown that younger athletes (ages 6-12) are prime candidates to improve many aspects of fitness, especially coordination. This is not to say you should throw your kid in the basement with a Weider Weight Set and tell him to get cracking, but rather a progressive approach to overall general physical preparation is key.

TITLE: COULD YOUR DAUGHTER BE NEXT FOR AN ACL TEAR?

Opening: Would the parent of a football player let their son play next Sunday's game without a helmet? Of course, the answer is always NO. This happens every day when female athletes take the soccer field, lacrosse field, basketball court or tennis court - UNPREPARED...

TITLE: WORKOUTS OR A TRAINING EXPERIENCE?

Opening: It is really great that our industry has grown so much over the past several years. More information is at our disposal than ever before. Young athletes are getting bigger, stronger and faster and are training with sports performance coaches all the time...

TITLE: 2 Awesome Ways to Burn Fat (Article 2 of 2)

Opening: In Article 1 we discussed inefficient (but very popular) ways to burn fat. Long Distance Running and High Rep Light Weight Resistance Training were the culprits. Now for the great news! There are very efficient ways to burn fat: Metabolic Resistance Training and Interval Training...

TITLE: TWO BAD WAYS TO BURN FAT (Article 1 of 2)

Opening: The most common question I am asked as a Fitness Coach is "What is the best way to lose weight." The question people should be asking me is "What is the best way to lose body fat
and keep as much muscle as possible."

TITLE: Speed Training for Young Athletes - The Right Time

Opening: After 10 years training athletes I have seen many things that amaze me. How could an elite level NFL star perform a basic skill so poorly - and my average 10 year old athlete do it perfectly after the same amount of instruction? I have trained some of the best athletes in the world...

TITLE: TRAINING TIPS & INFORMATION FOR COACHING YOUTH ATHLETES

Synopsis: Vince Gabriele, M.S, CSCS lays out nine of the most important keys to successfully coaching young athletes. Along with these proven steps, Vince also provides a sample active dynamic warm-up for youth athletes. If you coach youths, you should read this!

TITLE: RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR THE YOUTH ATHLETE

Openeing: Over the years athletics have become a very important part in the lives of our youth. This is a good thing considering the problem of childhood obesity growing in our country. Much more attention needs to be paid to the physical condition of our future leaders...