Taking the big step from recreational sports to high school athletics takes physical, emotional and mental preparation. Some preadolescent and adolescent girls have a hard time making this transition. Many are physically unprepared for the rigors of 2-3 hours of daily practice and conditioning drills as well as several games a week. Unprepared athletes are …
Several exciting things are happening here at Personal Best! First, I passed my CSCS exam – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist– and am now among a select few who have this highly regarded certification. CSCS is the primary certification for personal trainers, athletic trainers and physical therapists who wish to work with high level athletes …
Gone are the good old days when high school athletes showed up for a fall sport after spending a summer of fun and sun. High school sports are big business now, and the pressure to win and to excel as an athlete is greater than ever. To some degree, I long for the good old …