Body Part Call Outs – A warm-up for Body & Brain!
By Craig Valency, MA, CSCS We assume too much when working with kids. I have been guilty of assuming that they know the names of all their body parts and how to move them. This, of course, created frustration for them and me. I thought they weren’t listening, and they...
Our Kids Aren’t Athletes – They’re Kids
By Brett Klika, CSCS As 8-year-old Billy sprints down the sideline with the soccer ball expertly at his feet, leaving both teammates and opponents in the dust, a truth becomes extremely clear. With his natural speed, agility, and overall game acumen, Billy has an...
The Missing Link to Movement Mastery: Part 8 – Auditory Awareness
By Craig Valency, MA, CSCS Introduction As I discussed in my introductory post, the missing link to true movement mastery is learning the 9 perceptual-motor skills as early as possible. As fitness professionals, teachers, therapists, or parents, we have a unique...
The Missing Link to Movement Mastery: Part 7 – Vestibular Awareness
By Craig Valency, MA, CSCS Introduction As I discussed in my introductory post, the missing link to true movement mastery is learning the 9 perceptual-motor skills as early as possible. As fitness professionals, teachers, therapists, or parents, we have a unique...
Training Kids for sports – Part 3: The Four Secrets to Successful Performance
By Jeff King, MA, CSCS In part 2 of my series on training kids for sports, I discussed the importance of injury prevention, and specific solutions such as increasing work capacity, improving stability through movement, and addressing muscle imbalances. In this final...
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