Developing Athleticism starts with developing your speed mechanics . If you move well at speed then agility and mobility and strength can be added easily Clinically I often see hip and hamstring injuries that stem from poor acceleration mechanics and weak rotational power. This leads to overload on the hamstrings in particular as well … Read more
Week 1 Laying the Foundations – Do this session 3 times per week Control The Bear Series PLAY VIDEO – 1 arm – 1 arm & 1 Leg – 1 arm, 1 leg & rotate Target Reps: 5 of each Agility Turning Jump PLAY VIDEO – Left and Right Measure your Jump Target … Read more
Prevent Injuries and Perform Better With Improved Mobility In spite of all the health benefits from an active lifestyle, why do so many athletes get niggles and injuries? Is running (and other sports) worse for us as we age? Few, if any runners, avoid injuries all the time. So whats the best way to prevent … Read more
In Part 1 of this article I showed how too many games allied with persistent training can lead to player overload and fatigue. This in turn will lead to injuries or burnout for players and the Podcast from Off the Ball highlights this in a gifted GAA player asked to do too much at a … Read more
It is as its always been – everyone wants to win!!! Coaches, players and parents all want to win. It’s not right or wrong in my view, I’m the same and I see it in my little boys at home as well all the young players I help to coach. Kids love competition even from … Read more
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Development Areas for 4 – 7 year olds include Body Control Locomotor Skills Technical Skills – Ball and Hurley Specific Social and Interactive Skills These skills can be developed further as they older to include improved motor control, movement skills, tactical and mental focus skills for game awareness An initial session could consist of Ladder … Read more