Energy Drinks Are Becoming a School Policy Issue
Energy drinks are not sports drinks. They are stimulant products, usually containing caffeine plus ingredients such as guarana, taurine, or herbal extracts, and they do…
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Hydration for High School Football Practice Essentials
High-school football combines intense, intermittent exercise, protective equipment, large differences in body size, and late-summer heat. Football carries a disproportionate burden of exertional heat illness…
The STRONG Act Won’t Fix High School Strength and Conditioning — And We Shouldn’t Pretend It Will
Labor Day weekend is built around a simple idea: work matters, and the people who do that work deserve to be recognized, valued, and understood. That…
Is It Better to Workout After Eating or Before? What the Research Says About Morning Lifts
Picture two athletes in your 7:00 a.m. lift. Same workout. Same talent. Same program on the whiteboard. One eats a real breakfast. The other rolls…
Reflecting on the True Meaning of Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the true significance of this solemn day. Memorial Day is a time…
Reactive Strength Index: Measure Athlete Power Effectively
Most high school coaches track vertical jump. It’s quick, familiar, and gives you a number you can post on the wall. But jump height alone…
Fuel Smarter: The Role of Post-Workout Recovery Drinks in Performance Nutrition
Why Recovery Matters More Than Training Most athletes think strength and performance are built during practice or in the weight room. The truth? Training breaks…