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

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

We are happy to honor Annette Ekdahl as our November 2025 NSS Client of the Month! This month, we’re beyond thrilled to shine the spotlight on Annette Ekdahl , a truly inspiring member of our community and a shining example of what consistency, resilience, and a positive attitude can achieve. Since joining us six months ago , Annette has been the definition of dedication. She shows up ready to work, pushes herself every session, and always brings such great energy to the gym

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

We are happy to honor Jill Swanson as our October 2025 NSS Client of the Month! This month, we are thrilled to celebrate Jill Swanson as...

If you’re a student-athlete, your schedule can feel like a nonstop juggling act. Classes, homework, practices, games, and everything in...

The shift from summer to the school year can feel like a complete 180 for student-athletes. Long days filled with open schedules,...

We are happy to honor Amber & Matthew Jensen as our September 2025 NSS Clients of the Month! The Jensens are a tight-knit crew with an...

𝗡𝗦𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵!! It’s with bittersweet news that we...

When school’s out and the sun is high, many young athletes trade their structured team practices for summer training programs, fieldwork...