Building Explosive Power
I love seeing young competitors getting after it in the gym to build themselves into better athletes. While knowing how to train is important for any athlete to reach their specific goals, I’m still a firm believer that doing something is better than nothing. When you don’t get the results that you want you can […]
Confidence Builds Better Athletes
Athletic performance isn’t always black and white. The bigger, stronger, and faster athletes aren’t always the ones who are able to take their game to the next level and create longevity. It’s actually a lot more nuanced. There are many intangibles that can create or break opportunities for young student athletes. Being an athletic […]
3 Keys to The 40yd Dash Start!
When it comes to helping athletes get faster in their 40 yard dash, one of the things I focus on asap is their start. This makes the fastest impact on an athlete 40 times. Now let me be clear here, getting a faster 40 time from fixing an athlete’s stance is more about efficiency than […]
3 Simple Strength Exercises for Young Athletes
If you’re a parent of a youth athlete you’ve probably spent a good amount of time wondering what you need to do to help them in their sport. Unless you were an athlete yourself, have people in your circle who know, or maybe you’re involved to some extent in the fitness industry, knowing what to […]
5 Things Parents Should Do for Their Child’s Athletic Development Pt 2
As a coach of youth athletes at At my gym, the Boost Performance Center in Corona CA, I often think about the many advantages this generation of kids have in terms of access, and opportunities to refine their skills. This is especially true in areas where sports are ultra competitive like here in the Corona […]
4 Steps to Mastering the Power Clean
At my gym, the Boost Performance Center in Corona, CA, our philosophy is K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple silly). Working primarily with youth athletes my goal is always to begin by mastering the basics. Teach athletes how to move correctly, establish a base of strength, and build power. This is a simple approach but is very […]
5 Things Parents Should Do for Their Child’s Athletic Development Pt 1.
I have over 10 years of experience working with athletes in Corona, CA, more specifically youth athletes. Youth athletes are elementary, middle and high school kids. I take youth development seriously, and out of respect for science have earned multiple certifications to ensure I’m doing right by my clients. In my opinion youth athletics is […]
Check your Attitude at the Door
As a performance coach it’s often easy to focus time on developing an athlete’s physical qualities such as strength, speed, power, and endurance. These are aspects of training that kids tend to enjoy working at and witnessing their improvements. But the reality is that no matter how much you build these qualities within an athlete […]
Consistency Is Key!
Although I’m far removed from my days as a competitive athlete, I still reflect on it and think to myself…being a youth athlete was actually pretty hard. Now obviously I don’t mean hard in the sense that you have to compete with some of the best athletes in the world on a daily or weekly […]
3 Benefits of Rows for Speed Development
Let’s talk about an overlooked exercise that can be a huge game changer for your son or daughter’s athletic development. I’m not talking about squats, bench press, deadlifts, power cleans, or any exercise that requires fancy equipment. I’m talking about a relatively simple exercise that’s easy to set up and gives a lot of bang […]