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Growing Pains: What It’s Like to Go Through Growth Spurts as an Athlete
Being an athlete is hard. Being an athlete while your body is growing faster than your brain can keep up with? That’s a whole different challenge. If you’ve ever felt like your legs got longer overnight, your coordination disappeared, or the things that felt easy last season suddenly feel awkward ... you’re not alone. Growth spurts are a normal part of becoming a stronger, more powerful athlete. But they can also be frustrating, confusing, and even scary. Let’s talk about wha
2 days ago


The Difference Between Training for Now vs. Training for the Future
When athletes walk into the gym, the field, or the weight room, they usually think about right now . How do I get faster today? How do I perform well this week? How do I impress my coach at the next game? Training for the present matters, but it’s only half the picture. The best athletes, the ones who stay healthy, improve year after year, and eventually reach their highest potential, understand something different… They train for both the athlete they are today and the ath
Jan 5


Top 10 Questions Athletes Should Ask Themselves Before January
The end of the year is one of the most powerful times for athletes. School slows down, sports take breaks or shift seasons, and there’s finally space to breathe, reflect, and reset. Instead of waiting for January to “start fresh,” athletes can use this time to look back on their progress and set a strong foundation for the new year. Here are 10 important questions every athlete should ask themselves before January . Questions that help them grow, take ownership, and step conf
Jan 5


How I Reset After a Bad Performance: 5 Things to Help You Get Better
Bad performances used to feel like the end of the world to me. I’d replay every mistake, compare myself to everyone else, and wonder if I was even good anymore. But the more I’ve grown as an athlete, the more I’ve realized something important: One bad day doesn’t erase all my progress. Here’s what I’m learning to do when things don’t go the way I hoped and what actually helps me reset with confidence. 1. I Admit It Wasn’t My Best. Without Letting It Control My Confidence It’
Dec 4, 2025


What Great Teammates Do Differently: A Coach’s Perspective
As a coach, I’ve seen all kinds of athletes. Talented athletes, hardworking athletes, quiet athletes, vocal athletes, beginners, veterans, and everything in between. But the ones who make the biggest impact on a team aren’t always the fastest, the strongest, or the most skilled. The athletes who truly elevate a team are the ones who understand how to be great teammates. Great teammates don’t just make themselves better, they make everyone around them better, too. And trust me
Nov 26, 2025


How to Use Sports Lessons in the Classroom
Sports teach more than just how to run faster, jump higher, or hit harder. They teach life skills. The lessons athletes learn on the field or in the gym can make a huge difference in how they approach school, studying, and daily challenges. Here’s how athletes can take the same habits that make them successful in sports and apply them in the classroom. 1. Discipline and Consistency Matter Everywhere Athletes know what it takes to improve. Showing up, putting in effort, and do
Nov 6, 2025


Using Setbacks to Fuel Growth
Every athlete faces moments that don’t go as planned. A missed play, a bad game, a tough loss, or an injury that slows progress. These moments sting, but they’re also powerful growth opportunities. The best athletes don’t avoid setbacks, they use them. They see each challenge as feedback, not failure. 1. Reframe the Moment It’s easy to think, “I failed.” Instead, ask yourself, “What can this teach me?” Every setback reveals something, maybe it’s about your focus, your prepa
Oct 29, 2025


Time Management Hacks for the Busy Student-Athlete
If you’re a student-athlete, your schedule can feel like a nonstop juggling act. Classes, homework, practices, games, and everything in...
Sep 17, 2025


From Summer Freedom to School Year Structure: Helping Student-Athletes Transition Smoothly
The shift from summer to the school year can feel like a complete 180 for student-athletes. Long days filled with open schedules,...
Sep 10, 2025


Fueling the Off-Season: Summer Nutrition vs. In-Season Needs for Youth Athletes
When school’s out and the sun is high, many young athletes trade their structured team practices for summer training programs, fieldwork...
Aug 11, 2025


Take Care Now, Play Longer Later: Why Young Athletes Shouldn’t Push Through the Pain
There’s a popular mindset in sports that says, “no pain, no gain.” While hard work and discipline are important, pushing through pain is...
Jul 22, 2025


The Power of Fieldwork: Why Off-Season Training Matters for Youth Athletes
When the final whistle blows and the regular season ends, many athletes and parents breathe a collective sigh of relief. It’s a time to...
Jun 6, 2025


Juggling Summer Travel Teams, Camps, and Training: How to Stay Consistent in a Busy Summer
Summer is one of the most valuable times of year for athlete development, but let’s be honest, it can also be one of the most chaotic....
Jun 6, 2025


Unlock Your Potential: What to Expect from This Summer’s Athlete Program
This summer, we’re taking athletic development to the next level with a structured, science-based training approach designed to maximize...
May 9, 2025


Thinking About Running Again? Start Here First
As the days get longer and the sidewalks get drier, a lot (ok, some 🙃) folks start feeling that itch to get outside and run. But if you...
May 8, 2025


NSS Athlete Program Year in Review: Building Stronger, Smarter, & More Resilient Athletes
As we near the end of the school year, it's the perfect time to reflect on the growth, grit, and gains made by our student-athletes here...
May 2, 2025


Winning the Off-Season: The Hidden Benefits & Challenges for Young Athletes
As a young athlete, pursuing excellence in a chosen sport can feel like a year-round commitment. Between practices, games, and...
Apr 24, 2025


Helping Your Child Thrive in Sports: Key Tips for Grades 1st & 2nd
When it comes to young athletes in grades 1 and 2, the focus should be on building a strong foundation for both physical and mental...
Apr 3, 2025


Summer Athlete Program 2025
Summer will be here before we know it, and that means it’s time to get your athlete ready for a great off-season! Registration for the...
Mar 12, 2025


Mental Toughness: How to Build Resilience on the Field and in the Classroom
As a student-athlete, mental toughness is key to balancing sports, academics, and everything else life throws at you. It’s the ability to...
Mar 5, 2025
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