Running Backwards Could Help Your Game + MORE
BOOK REVIEW: Introducing SECRETS OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY REVEALED…
Today is the day I’m going to talk about sports psychology.
Many of you know me as primarily focusing on sports parenting issues, having written youth sports columns for a decade for Sports Illustrated, and of course, doing my Sports Edge show on WFAN Radio for the last 20 years.
But before I went.... More »
5 Keys to Raising Fearless Children
Raising fearless children, whether on the ball field or in the classroom, is a goal of every good parent. But what if your athlete struggles with fear? Fear of failure? Fear of risk? Fear of not being good enough? Where does this fear come from? It shows up in children without any warning and you..... More »
Tips To Find A Sports Medicine Specialist + MORE
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.
President, Sideline Sports Doc
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University
Key Points:
Sports medicine specialists have specific training in working with health conditions affecting athletes and sports performance
Family and friends can be a very g.... More »
Can Youth Sports be Both Fun and Competitive?
I got an email from a distraught parent the other day. She described a scene where the coach was screaming at the girls after a loss. She was beside herself at how the coach treated the girls. He was demeaning, he was loud and scary, and he had lost perspective on the age he was
The post Can Youth S.... More »
The Culture Code: Our 2017 Book of the Year (Plus Other Staff Picks)
It’s that time of year again, our final blog where we review our favorite books of 2017. There were some amazing books out there this year, and the choices were tough. This year, we also brought in some staff favorites to add to our master list. Hopefully, you can find a great read for the
The pos.... More »
Encouraging Words for Kids That Ignite Self-Discovery and Growth
– rootsofaction.com
Your encouraging words for kids can help them thrive in school and life! How do your words matter? Positive words from parents, teachers, and mentors are a rich source of internal motivation and guidance to children and teens. Often, kids recall your words of encouragement for years to come.
At Roots of Action, we recognize the story of childhood and adolescence as an interior journey of self-discovery and growth—the basis of a fulfilling life…
Running Backwards Could Help Your Game
– blog.sidelinesportsdoc.com
By Dev K. Mishra, M.D.President, Sideline Sports Doc
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University
Key Points:
Backwards running can be used in training, with several benefits.
Forces across the kneecap are reduced compared to forward running, this backwards running can be a useful tool for athletes with pain in the front of the knee
Backwards running can also improve in-game performance in many sports
Basketball players train this way often…
