Sports Trainer Advisor

05/11/2018

Will our DNA soon serve as the ultimate basis for athletic coaching advice?

https://www.sporttechie.com/athletigen-altis-seek-to-turn-dna-insights-into-coaching-advice/

DNA analysis firm Athletigen and elite track and field facility Altis have been working together to explore the future of genetics in sports.

04/02/2018

Just as human resource departments today use software to scan resumes to find the right job candidates, soon college and pro sports recruiters will use software to scan prospects’ game and performance videos to identify top performers.
https://www.sporttechie.com/nvidia-deep-learning-video-analytics-automate-future-player-scouting/

Data scientist Joshua Patterson explains how the GPU-powered deep learning techniques can alter and automate much of the scouting and player evaluation work done in sports.

25/08/2017

Over the years, we've seen to many athletes, coaches, and other leaders suffer major moral failures. Fact is, any of us are susceptible to such failures. Check out this podcast to identify the warning signs before you become the next statistic.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entreleadership-podcast/id435836905?mt=2&i=1000391272072

Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of The EntreLeadership Podcast by Ramsey Solutions for free.

16/08/2017

Great example of positive international relations through youth baseball.
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/08/05/grosse-pointe-avengers-youth-baseballs-cuban-adventure-nervous-arrival/541956001/

In the first of a three-part series, Grosse Pointe Woods student John Cullen chronicles his travel baseball team's historic trip to Cuba.

09/08/2017

While we tend to focus on physical training for competition, we can't lose sight of proper nutrition as part of training.
https://www.newswise.com/articles/proper-eating-habits-can-help-young-athletes-on-and-off-the-field

How can parents help their student-athletes gain a competitive edge? By boning up on nutrition basics.

12/06/2017

Trying to find middle ground in youth football.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rules-change-for-youth-football/

USA Football announced a roll out of its "rookie tackle" program which includes changes like a smaller field and fewer players

10/06/2017

06/06/2017

Great primer on both sides of the debate over youth football and concussions.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/footballpreps/future-of-football-flag-vs-tackle-the-concussion-battleground-for-children/2325964

TAMPA — When the coach gathered his team around at halftime, he started with a question heard on football sidelines from peewee leagues to the pros."Hit or be hit?" he asked.

30/05/2017

Though there is no shortage of productivity advice, here a few from a coach’s perspective.
http://coachdawnwrites.com/4-secrets-of-productive-coaches-2/

I read a lot of business blogs and magazines, because I believe there’s a strong connection between coaching and the business world. Teamwork,...

29/05/2017

Thank you to all those whose loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms!

24/05/2017

What an inspiration for this coach's team!
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/southwest/las-vegas-youth-soccer-coach-with-cancer-refuses-to-stay-sidelined/

Even cancer won’t keep Michelle Douglas from coaching her six youth soccer teams. She says coaching the 4- to 12-year-olds is what keeps her going.

23/05/2017

Because we need to be reminded every year of the dangers of heat-related illness & death in youth sports. http://usatodayhss.com/2017/drew-brees-on-raising-awareness-of-exertional-heat-stroke-ehs-the-importance-of-youth-sports

In recent years there has been constant news of heat stroke and heat-related incidents that emerge at the onset of summer training for football season. These incidents have sparked a certain amount…

17/05/2017

Let's give Competitive Cheer the respect it deserves!
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/05/why-dont-more-people-consider-competitive-cheerleading-a-sport/524940/

The rigorous activity is dominated by female athletes—and is growing in legitimacy and popularity.

17/05/2017

Wondering what the best youth sports are for college scholarships?
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-are-the-sports-your-child-should-play-to-get-a-college-scholarship-2017-05-08

Find out if your child should be wielding a tennis racket or a fencing epee — or both.

16/05/2017

New heading restrictions seek to make youth soccer safer. http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/soccer/bs-bz-youth-soccer-headers-20170506-story.html

Heading rules divide youth soccer world. Administrators and coaches debate "how much is too much" when it comes to safety precautions.

08/05/2017

Concerned about rising health care costs? Consider this: Getting today's kids to exercise more could save as much as $40 billlion in health care costs over their lifetime.
http://mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp?cid=25920011&item=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.edweek.org%2Fv1%2Fblog%2F65%2F%3Fuuid%3D72098&cmp=SOC-EDIT-FB

Getting more students to be physically active at least three times a day could pay off in billions of dolars in health care savings, a new study shows.

18/04/2017

At least one youth baseball organization is bucking pitch count guidelines. Are they putting kids at risk or just eschewing more rules? http://www.milforddailynews.com/sports/20170401/high-school-notebook-miaa-elects-to-pass-on-statewide-rule-for-pitch-counts-in-2017

As arm injuries in youth baseball continue to be a hot-button topic, Massachusetts decided not to institute a statewide pitch count rule for this year.

04/04/2017

Are today's youth baseball players & coaches forgetting the fundamentals?
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/sports/baseball/they-can-hit-400-foot-homers-but-playing-catch-thats-tricky.html?_r=0&referer=

In modern youth baseball, the fundamentals are falling by the wayside in favor of flashier skills like big-league-style hitting and pitching.

16/03/2017

We all want our kids' sports to be safe. Getting everyone on the same page with what that looks like, though, may be easier said than done.

https://www.medpagetoday.com/sportsmedicine/generalsportsmedicine/63658

Not endorsed by key sports medicine society or AAP

27/02/2017

A great opportunity for young players to learn from one of the best athletes in the game.
http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2017/02/21/dalvin-cook-host-youth-football-camp-fsu/98194278/

Former Florida State running back Dalvin Cook will be hosting a youth football camp at FSU on April 22nd.

26/02/2017

We've all heard the horror stories about young athletes dying suddenly on the field. The good news is a simple EKG can help catch the problem early. http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Doctors-Detect-Heart-Problem-In-Youth-Soccer-Player-414551573.html

Student survives a heart arrhythmia that can be fatal.

19/02/2017

Youth football organizations are changing their rules around tackling, or are switching to flag football altogether. A few local and state governments are even considering enacting legislation to ban or modify youth tackle football. Will the changes have tangible impacts, or are the changes in the same vein of overprotection as doing away with monkey bars and making parents sign waivers for their kids to play in the dirt at recess? Share your thoughts here. http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-smart-changes-for-youth-football/2312011

With participation in youth football declining because of safety concerns, leaders of the sport's governing body have announced well-considered changes to the way the game can be played that make it safer for kids. A lower-impact version of football should help protect young players from long-term h...

07/02/2017

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Having kids in sports does not automatically turn you into a stressed out sports parent. In fact, I've known many parents who know how to enjoy the experie

29/01/2017

Calling Mom's to coach. http://www.dailybreeze.com/lifestyle/20170127/its-time-for-women-to-step-up-to-the-plate-for-the-sake-of-their-little-leaguers

Kathy Wunderli was five months pregnant at her son’s first baseball practice when a Little League representative told the parents that if they wanted their kids to play, they’d need to find a coach on the spot — no one had signed

17/01/2017

How have facilities cost and availability impacted your youth sports organization?
http://m.kdhnews.com/news/local/a-steep-price-to-pay-for-youth-sports-in-killeen/article_c53a472a-dad0-11e6-815d-db0019a38a7c.html?mode=jqm

As youth coaches with enthusiastic team members look for affordable venues, Killeen residents cry out for activities to keep youth busy and away from mischievous behavior.

09/01/2017

Sports success requires risk-taking. Is risk-aversion holding you back? Learn to take more risks. http://believeperform.com/performance/overcoming-fear-of-failure-and-risk-taking/

I am a recent graduate of Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY with a BA in Psychology and am currently studying an MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology at Brunel University in London. I was a competitive gymnast for 13 years, which is where my interest in sport psychology first peeked.

08/01/2017

Is social media use detracting from your training?http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_586d2cdce4b04d7df167d8c7 …

The ability to focus is the foundation of so many things related to consistent athletic performance.

03/01/2017

Pediatricians divided over concussion risk-avoidance vs. risk-mitigation in youth football. http://usatodayhss.com/2016/pediatricians-suggest-banning-hs-football-is-that-realistic

The rise of concussions, head trauma and increasing subsequent education about those health issues and their risks has shone a bright spotlight on contact football, particularly when played by teen…

09/12/2016

We are excited to sponsor the InnerMan Pre-Christmas Tournament, December 16-18 at Georgia Tech. http://www.gacabasketball.com/Default.aspx?tabid=851797

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