For the longest time, athletes were told to avoid taking caffeine. There was concern that the cons outweighed the pros and people were scared it would not be effective in improving athletic performance. Like any “questionable supplement” research is showing that if taken properly, caffeine might be the secret ingredient to give an athlete that [...]
When we first meet our athletes, we have them fill out a mini food log. It only covers three days, but it is enough to enlighten us to the fact that most of you, your eating stinks! What some of you eat before games, usually makes me nauseous. I’m sure at one time I might [...]
The big track meet is coming up this weekend. You are running a couple important races. The question you probably get asked the most is, “Are you nervous?” Amazingly, nervousness isn’t caused by some monster or outside force. It is pretty much caused by YOU and how you are reacting to the situation. So, if [...]