Monthly Archives: October 2014

Why your kid is slow!

Why your kid is slow!

Speed is one of the most coveted qualities in every sport, but especially hockey. As a result, it’s the most common training goal I hear from athletes, parents, and coaches, both at Endeavor and when I get questions through email. A couple weeks ago I had a dad drive his 13 year old son down… Read more

Should You Stretch After You Pull A Muscle?

Should You Stretch After You Pull A Muscle?

Today’s Thursday Throwback is an appropriate follow-up to last week’s post on the relationship between flexibility and muscle injury risk. If you missed that, you can check it out here: Does Flexibility INCREASE your risk of injury? This is another short, but important read, as it touches on an idea that I think every youth… Read more

Sports Nutrition Tip: Be Prepared for Change

Sports Nutrition Tip: Be Prepared for Change

Today I’m excited to feature the first of what will be an ongoing series of sports nutrition tips from Brian St. Pierre. Brian currently works for the world-renowned  Precision Nutrition team, and has consulted with a wide range of professional and amateur athletes. In addition to his work with Precision Nutrition, Brian authored Ultimate Hockey… Read more