Having a good level of flexibility is often a desirable quality for many athletes and sports coaches. The term flexibility actually refers to the range of motion within a joint but we also need to be able to control that range of motion in order for it to be useful in sport. You may see a hypermobile…
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So I first heard this phrase several years ago from a World renowned coach called Vern Gambetta. The basic idea was that an athlete might train for 1, 2, 5 + hours per day but what about the rest of the time? Are they effectively preparing for the next day or session? What methods can…
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Why warm up? The warm-up is often an overlooked and can sometimes even be an undesirable part of the training session for many athletes, especially younger groups! The number of times I have seen (and participated in) a generic “…run around the pitch a few times..” approach… We only have a very limited amount of…
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We are PASSIONATE about Youth Athletic Development!! Here is why… (Summary) Research has shown that strength or resistance training can significantly improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, power, change-of-direction speed and agility, balance and stability, coordination and speed of movement in youth athletes! Some equally (if not more) important health benefits include improved cardiovascular health, bone…
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“I really enjoy the Youth S&C sessions and I feel like the programme challenges me in all aspects of my sport. Each programme is individually crafted and personalised to make each session meaningful. I love doing work with the other young athletes – it’s more fun than doing it by myself and I get to…
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