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The Importance of Recovery Time In Sport

by Coach James

Here is a brief follow-up to our article on overtraining. Continue Reading

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How Many Days A Week Can I Train

by Coach James

I am training on my own. How many days a week should I train to get the most improvement without injuring myself? Continue Reading

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4 Ways To Avoid Overtraining

by Coach James

Yes, training too much can actually make players perform worse. Continue Reading

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Treating Shin Splints

by Coach James

According to the Mayo Clinic:

The term “shin splints” refers to pain along the shinbone (tibia) — the large bone in the front of your lower leg. The pain is caused by an overload on the shinbone and the connective tissues that attach your muscles to the bone. Continue Reading

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Dealing With Muscle Soreness

by Coach James

Players, particularly new players and players that have been out of practice and out of condition will sometimes experience muscle pain or soreness without noticing a specific cause. Continue Reading

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The PRICE Method for Injuries

by Coach James

Every half way decent coach should know the PRICE method of treatment for pulls, strains, and sprains, as most sports injuries will fall into this treatment category. Continue Reading

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