As the temperatures start to dip in Albuquerque during early November, chilly mornings and cold evenings can make your joints feel tighter than usual. Many people notice that they move slower or feel more stiff than usual when the season changes. Colder air can make it harder to get going in the morning, especially if […]

Heavy lifting can do a lot for your body, from building strength to supporting everyday movement. But as helpful as these workouts are, they also put a lot of stress on your muscles and joints if you’re not properly warmed up. That’s why preparing your body before jumping into a stack of loaded plates is […]

Ankles can take a beating, especially if you’re active or have a history of sprains. Rolling your ankle once is frustrating on its own, but when it becomes a pattern, that weakness can stick around and affect your balance, movement, and confidence. Whether you’re playing pickup basketball, trail running, or just walking across uneven ground, […]

Waking up with tight hip flexors can make it tough to start the day. That stiff, pulling sensation in the front of your hips might be something you’ve just gotten used to, but it doesn’t have to be your “normal”. Many people feel this kind of tightness first thing in the morning, especially if they […]

Sharp pain near your heel first thing in the morning can make even the shortest walk feel like a chore. That kind of discomfort is common with plantar fasciitis, a condition caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot. Whether you’re on your feet most of the […]

Running feels simple — lace up your shoes and hit the road. But with poor form, running can lead to nagging discomfort or even long-term injury. Whether you’re training for a race or just trying to stay active, how you move matters. Even small changes in posture, coordination, or stride can make a big difference […]

“The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.”-Stephen R. Covey This is an interesting way to reframe the way we see time. In this case it would refer to how we allocate such a valuable resource during our coaching workday. A day on the grind may look something like this; As you […]

Coaching a sports team is one of the few jobs you accept knowing that you will eventually get fired. That simple truth adds a lot of stress to your life before you even get started in the position.  Many coaches eventually get their big break in the field by working hard, being in the right […]

  “Getting old is no fun!” I hear it nearly every day from some of my aging athletes. While they are certainly right, it is no reason to go down without a fight. In the modern era, athletes no longer hang up their gear after a certain birthday.  The distinction between high performance and anti-aging is […]

With a new season not too far out on the horizon, the last month of training can set players and coaches up for success or failure. I recall realizing the difference in prepping college and professional players when I was in my first season with the Iowa Wild. Our young players had come from a […]