Due to numerous requests I will share more about the sports training that I do for junior athletes. When I first meet an athlete I need to determine their strength. I do this through a couple of tests. The first one is the push-up test(how many can they accomplish within one minute). The second test is the full sit-up test(how many can they do in a minute). It's not all about how many, but their form as well. Most the time I need to correct their form and make them understand why its important to have correct form.

Flexibility is another important factor when assessing an athlete. Many athletes may not think about injuries too much, until it happens. We as professionals need to educate why the stretching part of an exercise program is just as important as the strength part. Stretching and keeping our joints at optimum mobility is so important. Restrictions that they may not see could cause injuries in the future. I take all athletes through a series of stretching routines, which may include static, PNF and/or dynamic flexibility techniques.

If your really serious about taking your game to next level and want to beat your competitors, find a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in your area to show the best exercises for your specific sport. No one wants to be second.