Strength training might be the single most potent habit for aging gracefully and extending lifespan. It certainly appears to be one of the best methods to prevent the need for joint replacement surgery. After 30 years of practice, there’s no doubt that, in general, and within reason, stronger people keep their joints longer. Muscle is not simply a tissue that moves us around; it is one of the most metabolically active and adaptable organs we have. In this post, I explore why a tissue we initially thought only provided locomotion and stability should probably be considered one of the most critical tissues in the body. howardluksmd.substack.com/p/…

Here’s a simple fielding drill every kid should be doing! All you need is a glove, a ball and a wall! You don’t need a coach with a fungo hitting you short hops from 6 feet away! That’s eyewash for the cameras! If you want to get better you have to practice. Good luck! #shegone @notgaetti @BobFile @twuench @billdubs @iamrags @SliderDominate @slider_sinker @CRAIG_LAPINER @hittingguru7 @ROXSystem @BLocsports @TheRealJHair @DMEASrecruiting @GreggOlson30 @mikepiazza31

This is worth the read #shegone nation! “I watched my son set up a tripod the other day. No coach hovering.
No commentary.
Just him, a bucket of balls, a tee, and his phone positioned carefully across the plate. He hit record.
Stepped in.
Went to work. And it struck me — now that is a modern training tool that actually deserves to be called a Training Tool. Not because it tells him what to think.
Not because it forces him into positions.
But because it lets him see.” Ken McPhee open.substack.com/pub/dugout… @MLB @MLBPA @MLBNetwork @notgaetti @BobFile @twuench @billdubs @SliderDominate @slider_sinker @iamrags @CRAIG_LAPINER @hittingguru7 @RVGDag @AMBS_Kernan @SalMarinello @WesClements22 @low_and_outside

‼️Every coach and leader should listen to this. 📢The success Indiana has achieved has not been an accident. 💪This is a 45 second synopsis of how you become elite.

The biggest difference I see with high schoolers vs college ready players is physicality. The biggest difference I see between college and pro is skill.

This is perfect. Three total body workouts a week followed by three relatively intense conditioning sessions will change your life. You don’t need to obsessively exercise two hours every day.

In 2019, I signed a contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. 6 years later, I hadn't played in a single MLB game. Here's how the Minor Leagues work (and what it's like to be one):

Director of Sports Performance Frank Velasquez discusses young athletes, burnout, and their injuries post-gazette.com/news/health…

Alex Facundo, Penn State - Ready to Roll this Year Great Pic of Alex in the Best Room in the Country @AlexFacundo20 @pennstateWREST @NittanyLionWC @DHWrestling6

Congratulations to both the NATF GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS: 2023 Butler Invitational Champions!

Meet our man @sjbarnett12 Infielder who rakes from the left side and has soft hands. We look forward to spencer being on campus summer 23. #HailWV #2023

This is true across sport domains, not just basketball. Baseball specialization too early and playing too frequently is a HUGE problem, bodies need a break, they need variety.

#PIAAFootball Belle Vernon d Nuemann Goretti 9-8 to become the PIAA 3A Football Champions

Going undefeated until losing in state championship can be gut-wrenching. But Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield has great perspective - and is awfully proud of his team.

Sunlight > Screenlight

Athletic Trainer Spotlight: Brandon Rea works w/ the athletes at @Avonworthschool. Brandon grew up in Slippery Rock & didn’t go far for college, graduating from @slipperyrocku. Brandon enjoys participating in Spartan races and coaching. Thanks for all you do Brandon! @AvonworthA