Post Game Stretching For Pitchers
In this week’s video, I explain how pitching mechanics are affected by tight muscles around the shoulder and demonstrate exercises to restore flexibility after a softball game or pitching lesson.
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How to Warm Up When the Ground Is Wet
In this week’s video I explain and demonstrate how to warm up when the ground is wet. It’s very important to create a stable warm up that can be used on sunny days and rainy days so you can keep the pre-game routine, routine.
Read MoreInterview with Dr. James Andrews
Dr. James Andrews is a world famous sports orthopedic surgeon who, in this interview, weighs in on the current state of competitive youth sports. Dr. Andrews brings up some very disturbing trends in youth sports including the rise in injuries and coaches trapping athletes into playing one sport all year round.
Read More5 Minutes to Feel Better and Get Flexible
In this week’s video, I give you a detailed introduction to the foam roller, a self-massage tool that is used to improve flexibility by reducing stiffness in muscles and connective tissue. Unfortunately, most people never see a foam roller until they are already injured and end up in physical therapy, but I’m telling you to buy one now.
Read MoreOff Season to In Season: Making the Transition
Are you stronger, faster, better than you were at this time last year?
With your spring and summer seasons (in season) just around the corner, it’s time to step back and honestly evaluate the results of your off season work and make good use of the pre-season to prepare yourself for game conditions. The transition should not be that difficult if you spent the off season pushing the envelope to make yourself a better athlete.
Dealing with Concussions: A Guide for Coaches and Parents
This wasn’t exactly my original plan for article #2 in my coaching series, but with Colin Kaepernick leading the 49ers to the Superbowl in Alex Smith’s place, I’m reminded that we all need to talk about concussions—in fact, I don’t think we can really talk about concussion safety enough.
For any of you who don’t follow football, Alex Smith began this season as the 49ers starting quarterback, and was doing pretty darn well before suffering a concussion mid-season. He wasn’t out of commission for long, but Colin Kaepernick did so well in his place that Smith lost his job, for no reason other than that he got hurt. I could rant on and on about concussions in professional football and how having to worry about losing your job if you have one is not a good situation…but we’ll keep this about coaching and parenting young athletes.
Read MoreThe Softball Core Training Commandments
In these videos, I define my core training philosophy and show you how to identify and execute proper softball core training exercises.
Read MoreChanges to Fastpitch Power In 2013 and 3 Core Training Videos
Over the past few weeks, many Fastpitch Power followers have demonstrated their support for our website. Knowing this, I’m still deciding to change the format of my posts in 2013. I explain exactly why in this week’s video and kick start this new style of content with three videos that reveal a VERY different perspective on core training.
Read MoreStop Going for Long Runs – Better Softball Conditioning Workouts
Thinking of going for a run to stay in shape? Think again. Running is not the best option for softball athletes! Here is a better strategy to create more complete, effective softball conditioning workouts and three example routines.
Read MoreLower Back Injury Prevention for Softball Players
In this week’s videos I provide an explanation of a common cause of back pain in softball players, how to assess whether your athlete is at risk for a back injury, and demonstrate stretches and core strength exercises that all players, and parents, should try out!
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