Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast

How do you coach girls' middle school basketball? Especially if you are a first-time basketball coach. Today, we will provide great tips for coaching youth girl's basketball. How to structure practices, develop team culture,  and great advice on how to build confidence in basketball. Tune in as my daughter and I give some excellent applicable advice for parents and coaches based on our experiences...

Tune in today to learn why every young athlete MUST know how to tempo train. Listen as I explain the benefits and how this can make any young athlete a better performer.

Building trust is critical to having success in coaching and developing young athletes. Today I will provide you with the top 3 things you must do to build trust and team cohesion as a coach. 

Today I bring back to you one of our top episodes on ways to improve your athlete's self-confidence. This comes from a TED talk speaker who will provide you with some invaluable information.

How can I increase my top-end speed? What are some good speed drills I can use with my athletes this summer? Today I discuss a proven method that has made young athletes faster.

Do you want to make sure your young athlete has a productive off season. What is a key age  to start and what are some key goals I should focus on and what to avoid.

Having a plan in the off-season is not only important but is necessary. How do you manage it and know that your plan is truly working? Tune in to learn critical information you don't want to miss.

Neuromuscular training. How can it help my child or athletes in the off-season? And why is it a critical piece to all athletes reaching their optimal performance? Tune in to learn the answer to these questions, plus much more.

Off-Season Training. What is it? Why is it important? And how can it help any young athlete be a better athlete? Tune in today to learn this and more great advice.

Want to learn a simple test that can be done at home in less than 2 minutes to tell you if a female athlete is at potential risk of an ACL injury. Tune in to find out.  

How does stability improve sports performance? What is stability? Why is it important? What can I do right now to improve my athlete's stability? Tune in today to learn critical advice for athletes, coaches, and parents.

 Can learning proper movement help prevent sports injuries? Today I'm going show you how with a SIMPLE method that can be used by coaches or parents anywhere at any time without equipment. And learn how proper movement can decrease the chance of injury and improve their performance.

According to the CDC, approximately 50% of youth sports injuries are preventable through education and awareness. Today's episode focus is on answering these questions. Can you avoid common sports injuries with youth? What are some of the common sports injuries that occur in youth sports?

The month of April is National Sports Safety Month. Tune in to learn Top10 ways to keep your athlete injury-free. Every week this month, we will provide you with great information to keep your athlete healthy.

Tune in today to learn some great advice from one of the best athletes in the history of sports, the late great Kobe Bryant, about how life lessons helped him be a great athlete and a great individual beyond the sport of basketball. 

Today we go over key exercises and drills that can improve speed and acceleration. Tune in to learn a great strategy that you can use to train your athletes.

Certain skills are crucial to helping young athletes reach their fullest potential when it comes to field and court sports. Today I will go over why the SKILL of Acceleration is essential. Tune in and learn how it can be a key to improving performance.

How do you know if a coach or trainer is a good fit for your athlete(s) or child? Today I discuss some essential tips that can help with this process. Tune in to hear what is sometimes overlooked, which is a key in making this decision. 

Tune in to part 2 of our final series on strength training for young athletes. Learn why strength plays a significant role in improving speed and power as we go over various types of strength and a progression strategy.

Today is part of a 2 part series on strength training for young athletes. Tune in to learn how strength plays a critical role in young athletes' development and performance. Learn why every athlete has to develop strength and the benefits it offers.

When giving an athlete a slight edge in performance, some key components have to be developed. The athletic stance is a critical position that is used in every sport. Tune in to learn why it has to be a  part of every young athlete's training and development.

Sometimes learning a new skill or task can seem like an insurmountable obstacle, especially when there is a sense of urgency to achieve a goal or dream. Today I bring you a great analogy of how to deal with overcoming these obstacles based upon a simple method used by Holywood actor Will Smith that has helped him construct one of the most successful careers in Hollywood history.

How does self-image impact athlete performance? How do we improve it? Learning why this is a crucial component to a young athlete's long-term development is critical to their success. Tune in as I provide tested and proven methods and resources.

To watch an athlete change their body position in the air to take a shot or to keep their feet in bounds to make a catch is fun to watch. It sometimes leaves us asking ourselves how did they do that? These athletes have excellent body awareness, and is a skill that can be developed. Today we will review this skill and how you can improve it.

Eccentric strength training is an essential strength training component that is often overlooked with young athlete development. Tune in to learn why it is important and some key exercises that can improve young athlete performance.