Parents and Athletes, This post is geared towards our athletes working towards short course elite status, and those who think they may want to participate in the USAT Junior Elite Series when they get older. One of the things I...
A fellow high performance team coach shared the following article, which outlines the 6 top reasons why kids leave a sport (specifically swimming, in this case): 6 Tips for Swim Parents on Why Swimmers Quit (SwimSwam) Since we want our...
At every level of ability our programs have certain physical competencies that we expect athletes to achieve during their time with us - we call them skills goals. They could be something as simple as not breathing on a breakout...
This post from the Drowning in the Shallow blog effectively outlines the direction I am trying to move as a coach, and the direction I want all of our youth coaches to move in long-term: "The Way of the Silent...
Parents, In case you hadn't noticed, it got a bit brisk this weekend. Cold weather presents a different challenge for athletes practicing outside, and when you add precipitation proper gear becomes even more crucial. Athletes will get more out of...
Are your kids willing to "fail for the future?" Read this article, and think about the choice your child would have made in this situation - and how we can encourage them to take risks in sport that will lead...
Parents are always asking about nutrition for young athletes - below is a comprehensive guide provided by US Youth Soccer that I think does a pretty good job hitting the major points. For those who like a lower grain diet,...
Parents, As the off-season draws to an end, it's time to start looking towards race-specific skills again. At Team Playtri, we will begin to work on transitions this month, since our first team triathlon is March 3rd. The primary goals...
Parents in our program know that I am a little obsessed with strength training and conditioning, especially during the off-season. Our owner, Ahmed, has had to order all manner of equipment at my request over the years, including (but not...
