In this week’s post and video, I lay out a preseason fitness program for athletes who need to get in shape FAST for the upcoming season. If you haven’t made it to the gym much this off season, or you’ve been playing another sport, you still have time to get in shape for the spring.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I demonstrate a body weight conditioning circuit that you can install after your preseason or in-season practices. This circuit is easy to coach, will increase or maintain your athletes’ fitness but will not leave your athletes too sore or stiff the next day.
Read MoreDo you test your athletes’ fitness or conditioning throughout the season? What physical capacities are you testing? In this video, I demonstrate and instruct you through a sample softball preseason fitness test or combine. This test is space efficient and can be administered to small or large groups by softball coaches and even parents.
Read MoreIn this week’s video, I discuss your options following the season if you’re burnt out or injured. Sometimes it’s better for an athlete to hear another perspective outside their own head or household. Below the video, I’ve re-posted videos that cover at-home routines for every component of fitness regardless of your goal or current physical ability. Even if you’re injured, you can get SOMETHING done.
Read MoreIn this week’s video I explain why being fit is directly related to becoming better softball player. If you think strength and conditioning is only about getting stronger or faster, you’re missing the bigger (and more important) picture. For athletes with siblings or friends who play other sports, these principles apply to them as well so spread the word!
Read MoreIn 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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