SLEEP MORE, PERFORM BETTER! We have all been told to get our 8 hours of sleep. For athletes this is especially true! Studies show that sleep deprivation can decrease exercise performance, reaction times, cognitive function, immunity and increase inflammation and pain...
The “T spine” refers to the thoracic spine, the 12 vertebrae of the back between the neck and lower back. This area is prone to tightness especially when we sit a lot during the day. Problems in this area can lead to pain in shoulders, shoulder blades, neck and lower...
As posted on playerdevelopmentproject.com What can we learn from one of the most innovative companies on the planet? Since it’s inception, Google has been known for innovation and creating environments where it’s people flourish. Chief Content Editor at Changing the...
John O’Sullivan spoke to AOA members last month at the Fall Summit about ‘values’ and in particular how coaches should implement a ‘value system’ at the start of each season. Some coaches have already done this….here is another...
As provided by partner SXS Fitness, Stefan Overgaard… Hamstring Flexibility. It’s no secret that being flexible is an important component for anyone involved in sports BUT it generally it takes a back seat to other ‘more exciting’ areas of training such as...
Two sport writers to follow include John O’Sullivan (coming to the AOA Fall Education Summit Nov 3-4) and Dr. Jim Taylor who writes about Don’t for Sport Parents in this weeks newsletter. jim@drjimtaylor.com Some time ago, I shared with you my list of Dos...
