High School athletics provide some of the best times of
kid’s life. For many athletes, sports provides a social circle, guidance,
support and a way of continuing their education at the next level. Unfortunately millions of youth athletes
experience injuries each year that interrupt the ability for them to reach
their highest athletic potential. As
athletes grow and the competition becomes progressively more intense, there is a
need for methods of training that improve athletic performance as well as
reduce the risk for injury.
kid’s life. For many athletes, sports provides a social circle, guidance,
support and a way of continuing their education at the next level. Unfortunately millions of youth athletes
experience injuries each year that interrupt the ability for them to reach
their highest athletic potential. As
athletes grow and the competition becomes progressively more intense, there is a
need for methods of training that improve athletic performance as well as
reduce the risk for injury.
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Many training programs focus solely on strength and speed
but strength and speed are only a couple of the essential qualities an athlete
needs to possess. There are
six essential qualities that must be developed to become a complete athlete and
reduce their risk for injury.
but strength and speed are only a couple of the essential qualities an athlete
needs to possess. There are
six essential qualities that must be developed to become a complete athlete and
reduce their risk for injury.
6 Essential Qualities:
Balance
Coordination
Flexibility
Endurance
Speed /
Quickness
Quickness
Strength
Developing these qualities are essential for all high school
athletes. While there are always additional sport specific physical and mental
skills, the development of the essential qualities puts an athlete in excellent
position to master any other sport specific skills that are needed to maximize
their potential in their chosen sport.
athletes. While there are always additional sport specific physical and mental
skills, the development of the essential qualities puts an athlete in excellent
position to master any other sport specific skills that are needed to maximize
their potential in their chosen sport.
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Blog post by Ryan Kempson.
