When it comes to playing sports—or simply existing in a body that moves, aches, and strives—one of the most important skills you can develop isn’t a physical one. It’s self-advocacy.

Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself: to ask questions, to push back when something doesn’t sit right, to choose what’s best for you, even when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, or not what others expect.

When it comes to your body, whether you’re recovering from pain, rebuilding strength, or chasing a new performance goal, real change doesn’t come from a quick fix. It comes from understanding what’s really going on and doing the slow, steady work to change it.

No matter how driven, disciplined, or passionate you are, motivation will ebb and flow.

Every athlete—whether you’re a high schooler chasing a PR or an adult trying to stay consistent through the chaos of life—hits stretches where the spark fades. The question isn’t if motivation will dip, but what you do when it does.

You can spot it from a mile away—the athlete who moves with confidence.

They might not be the biggest or fastest, but they carry themselves differently. They trust their body. They don’t hesitate. They believe they can handle whatever’s coming next.

That kind of confidence doesn’t happen by accident. And it’s the one thing missing in most training programs.

Recovery doesn’t mean slowing down. It means making sure your body and mind have enough left to crush your workouts and enjoy the rest of your life.

If you want longevity in sport and energy for your work, family, and everything in between, recovery isn’t optional — it’s your secret weapon.

Youth sports performance isn’t just about working harder — it’s about working smarter. Recovery is the secret weapon that keeps athletes strong, resilient, and ready to play their best.

Nothing is tougher than watching your athlete sidelined by an injury that could have been prevented. Here’s the truth: practices and games aren’t enough. If your athlete wants to stay healthy, play at their best, and truly enjoy their sport, strength training has to be part of the equation.

It’s important to do ACL rehab right (the first time). I hear a lot of “I wish I had known better the first time around” from athletes I work with and their parents, so my goal is to spread the education of how to lower risks of sustaining ACL injuries and what quality ACL rehab for an athlete looks like.

The importance of eating enough and 5 signs an athlete is underfueling.

If I had to say what our top priority is during rehab after ACL reconstruction and where most rehab journeys fall short, it’s in addressing and strengthening the quadriceps.

“How many athletes on your team suffered an ACL injury this past year?”

This number is STAGGERING.

How is this acceptable?

Lateral ankle sprains occur when the ankle rolls outward while the foot turns inward, causing stretching/tearing of ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Read on to learn when/why you should get assessed and how to care for your ankle in the early phase of injury.

Abrupt changes in training lead to injuries for athletes. How can you avoid these common but sometimes nagging/lingering injuries?