Athletes and coaches often treat strength training as one program that runs year-round, but the goals of lifting change dramatically depending on the calendar. During the off-season, the job is to build new capacity — more strength, more muscle, more work capacity. During the season, the job flips to protecting what’s already been built while … [Read More…]
The off-season isn’t a break from training — it’s where next season is actually won or lost. Athletes who use this window to rebuild a fitness base, fix weaknesses, and recover properly show up to preseason ahead of athletes who either did nothing or never stopped grinding at in-season intensity. This guide walks through how … [Read More…]
Youth sports news May 2026 keeps the regulatory and safety conversation front and center this week. The federal HUSTLE Act picked up new co-sponsors, two state legislatures advanced concussion-protocol updates, and a fresh injury surveillance report showed ACL prevention programs are starting to move the needle in girls’ soccer. Add a wave of summer-camp registration … [Read More…]
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