If you have ever participated in sports at any level you are likely familiar with Coach Yelsenspitz. Yelsenspitz is the highly qualified dad who responded last to the e-mail thread and was named head coach of your team. He draws on his vast array of experience including: watching Disney sports movies, watching professional sporting events... Continue Reading →
The Experts Agree, Lunging Should be Cheerful and Lively
Article after article claims to have the best exercise for... fill in your favorite activity. In bold letters at the top will be: "The 5 BEST Exercises for Making Your Ass So Big You Cannot Shop for Underwear In Normal Stores." or "Do this High Intensity Cardio Weight Blast Insanity 5 Times a Week for... Continue Reading →
The 10 Fat Burning Tips That Don’t help Anyone Get a Shredded Physique, Especially Not You
I enjoy reading fitness magazines. Occasionally they provide useful fitness tips but more often than not they rely on pseudo science, anecdotal evidence and old-wives tales. This is the case for a recent Muscle and Fitness Article entitled 10 Fat-Torching Tips for a Shredded Physique. I will breakdown the article and explain why each tip... Continue Reading →
Why Even The Best Fitness App Will Never Replace The Human Element
Today there is an app for everything. There is an app to simulate milking a cow, one to help you find the right time to go pee, and one that is... nothing. And of course there are countless fitness apps. Each one proclaims to be the best sports performance program and some are, no doubt,... Continue Reading →
It’s like Winning the Superbowl, Only Better
I emphasize the little victories with things the kids can control. Once that goal has been accomplished we celebrate it like they just won the Superbowl and I immediately give them a new goal. To me accomplishing a tangible goal within a kid's control is infinitely more exciting and productive than winning the Superbowl. The... Continue Reading →
5 Tips from Tommy John to Reduce Sports Injury and Avoid Surgery
Injury is, and always has been, a part of sports. Kids sprain ankles and break arms as a result of falls, hard tackles or an awkward step. But more and more kids are suffering from overuse injuries previously associated with adult and professional athletes. Dr. Tommy John, son of former baseball great Tommy John and... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Reasons your Teenager Might be Training with the Wrong Performance Coach
Sports performance coaches come in all different shapes and sizes and each has their own style and philosophies guided by their experiences and knowledge. At the end of the day the "right" performance coach for your teenage athlete is the one that he or she responds to and wants to work with on a regular... Continue Reading →
Summer Soccer Bootcamp
Coach Tom Dueber and St Vrain FC are excited to announce our Summer Soccer Bootcamp. Visit St Vrain FC for details and to sign up.
3 Simple Things to Make the 1-Rep Max Really Meaningful
In many training rooms, athletes get high praise for hitting a high one-rep max, often in competition with others where a leaderboard is posted prominently for all to see. Such an artificial record is meaningless when it comes to actual success in a sport. It can distract from the broader training required, or even practicing... Continue Reading →
Clear, Consistent instruction is the Key
As part of the positive environment for the athlete, I provide a set of clear, specific instructions and goals. The athletes should never be unsure or confused about what I expect. It’s common for a coach to say something like “Don’t put too much weight on the bar” or “You need to try harder next... Continue Reading →