(375 found)
Motivating Youth Athletes Ages 10 – 13: From the Field
December 22, 2021
Do you understand the youth athlete? In order to train youth athletes effectively, coaches must have an understanding of how to motivate youth athletes. This article will explain how to do just that, as well as how to use age-appropriate developmental cues for this population.
Coaches Exercise Science Youth Athlete Motivation Cues Athletic Development
Games to Support Physical Literacy and Long-Term Athletic Development
July 1, 2013
Strength and conditioning coaches who systematically progress specific training variables, including games, can help youth improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design youth training guidelines youth fitness training Youth athletic training
Introducing Non-Traditional Sports for U.S. Youth Strength and Conditioning Development
September 24, 2021
The purpose of this article is to make the case for implementing non-traditional sports into training programs that prepare youth for participation in traditional American sports and bridge the gap between pedagogy of physical education and strength and conditioning youth coaching.
Coaches Program design Pedagogy Gaelic Football Youth Education hs-coaching
Teaching and Motivating Youth Athletes—A Personal Perspective
July 1, 2014
Strength and conditioning coaches should strive to teach athletes in a way they can understand: by hearing, seeing, and practicing. This article describes some techniques that a coach can use to accomplish this.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design youth athletic training youth athletes motivational tools Youth training guidelines how to motivate children hs-coaching
Youth Training and Long-Term Athletic Development
In recent years, youth strength training and models of athletic development have become hot topics thanks in part to a shift in youth sports from leisure activities to year-round commitments. In order for strength and conditioning professionals to help the athletes of tomorrow achieve their performance and fitness goals, it’s imperative to develop safe, effective, and balanced programming for the youth of today.
Good Fats and Proteins for Youth Athletes
May 1, 2015
Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 Coaches Conference on the benefits of good fats and proteins for youth athletes.
Coaches Nutrition residual training Alex Zalaiskalns 2012-Coaches-Conference hs-coaching fat protein macronutrients
LTAD, Youth Resistance Training, and Early Sport Specialization: What It All Means
Rhodri S. Lloyd, lead author of the LTAD Position Statement, provides an abbreviated look at what long-term athletic development is and how strength and conditioning professionals can implement effective training strategies into programming to improve health, well-being, and growth.
Value of Omega-3s for Youth Athletes
May 1, 2015
Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference about the value of incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into the nutrition of youth athletes.
Coaches periodization training strength training athlete training program resistance training Athlete power development
Energy Tips for Youth Athletes
May 1, 2015
Dr. Lonnie Lowery spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference and provided tips on how to maintain energy levels in youth athletes.
Coaches Muscle gain diet fat loss diet how to gain weight how to put on muscle how to put on mass gain muscle diet gain mass diet how to put on weight weight gainer diet GAPS diet gut health gut integrity
Start Early—The Key to Preparing Athletes for the Rigors of High School Strength and Conditioning
October 1, 2013
This article suggests how high school strength and conditioning coaches can not only prepare high school athletes for sports and fitness, but also help with the process of improving fitness and athleticism of all youth.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design sport specialization youth sports training LTAD long-term athletic development hs-coaching
