The lack of creativity in the early stages of ACL rehab frustrates me. Too many therapists only give you clamshells and straight leg raises and wonder why you are not making progress. While there is nothing inherently wrong with these exercises, they can get super boring if they are never progressed or switched up occasionally. … Read more
We are not very good at ACL rehab. Yikes. Despite all our advances we are not seeing improvements in these numbers. Here are 5 things I think are lacking in the current approach to ACL rehab. 1. Train the Opposite Leg Too many athletes allow their non-operative leg to detrain during rehab and then tear … Read more
Being healthy does not have to be overly difficult or expensive. It is about slowly changing your habits and lifestyle in a sustainable and practical manner. Here are 5 free ways to dramatically improve your health. 1. SLEEP 7-9 HOURS EVERY NIGHT Sleep is another easy step that most people do not take seriously, yet … Read more
We are not very good at ACL rehab. 50% of athletes who under go ACL surgery will not reach pre-injury levels. Obviously there are other factors, but poor rehab is high on my list for potential reasons that it is so high. There is a lot of conflicting information out there so this will serves … Read more
In-season training tends to spark some heavy debate, especially between strength coaches and sport coaches. Not only is strength training commonly thrown to the wayside, but it is also commonly botched. For the purpose of this article, I will assume I am speaking to two crowds of people. I will address both of these camps … Read more
You probably have heard it before “Just do this exercise to bulletproof your knees” or “just buy my program to prevent shoulder injuries”. Not only is injury prevention and bulletproofing not possible, but it is misleading and a scare tactic by coaches and professionals who know better. SHAT HAPPENS First off, we need to acknowledge … Read more
I will be upfront from the get-go that my goal with this article is to convince you as a coach to no longer do gassers, suicides, poles, etc. and provide you with some alternatives. Conditioning is the most commonly butchered activity from pee wee all the way to professional level. We will go into what … Read more
Hindsight is 20/20. This article highlights the top 5 things I wish I could have changed as a high school athlete knowing what I know now. The goal is to give you the tools to avoid the similar pitfalls as I did and become a better athlete! SPEED IS KING Faster athletes are better athletes. … Read more
