Randy PetersonNov 21, 201910 minThe Youth Epidemic: Alarming Observations from Working with Youth AthletesI would like to start this off by prefacing that I am not a parent, caretaker, or guardian of a child. I have no blood-related nieces or...
Randy PetersonOct 17, 20195 minThe Importance of a Champions MindsetThe Importance of a Champions Mindset
Randy PetersonSep 3, 20195 minAlternatives to Traditional Speed DrillsGo to a track meet, football practice, or sports performance facility, and I will almost guarantee you will see athletes performing some...
Randy PetersonJul 24, 201911 minPractical Applications for Isometric Training Methods Introduction Isometric training means are one of the most misunderstood and under-utilized training tools in the physical preparation...
Randy PetersonJun 13, 20195 minThe Inverted Training Pyramid: A Case for Training GeneralizationEverything I do I take to the absolute extreme. Examples: I train for hours every single day, I am incredibly messy in my personal life,...
Randy PetersonJun 5, 20195 minHands-Off Coaching For the WinEverybody has had that coach on the sidelines who tries to coach his or her athletes through every single move like they are robots...
Randy PetersonMay 23, 20196 minYou Are Always a Beginner“Be a better human.” Cory Schlesinger, Stanford Men’s Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach I first heard this phrase from Cory...
Randy PetersonMay 13, 20199 minSuperior Methods to Static StretchingLet’s paint a picture: an athlete reaches for their toes and can’t get anywhere past shin level. They are told they have “tight”...
Randy PetersonApr 24, 20194 minThe Youth Sports Injury EpidemicYouth sports injuries across the board have skyrocketed to astronomical values in recent years, affecting athletes of all ages and...
Randy PetersonApr 17, 20194 minFrom the Ground UpDISCLAIMER: This is not a recommendation to go barefoot at all times. Only when in safe, sanitary, and appropriate environments is it a...
Randy PetersonApr 8, 20193 minThe Best Piece of Advice You Will Ever Receive I went to a museum a few days ago for the first time in probably 10 years, and it sparked a thought that I think is the most essential...
Randy PetersonMar 29, 20195 minMove More, and Move EverydayChronic disease and obesity numbers have skyrocketed to astronomical values. According to data from Harvard, nearly one out of five kids...
Randy PetersonMar 20, 20194 minSPRING IS IN THE AIR: BREATHE YOUR WAY TO HIGH PERFORMANCERecovery modalities in recent years have gotten a ton of glitz and glamour from the health and performance industries. This includes:...
Randy PetersonMar 12, 20194 minLong-Term Development > Short Term GoalsThe education system in America is flawed beyond belief. In my opinion, schools should focus on teaching life-long applicable skills that...
Randy PetersonSep 25, 20184 minFree Play-SET THE STANDARDSet the Standard Back in the day, I used to play games outside from the moment I got home from school and finished my homework until it...
Randy PetersonSep 20, 20182 minThe Value of In-Season TrainingOff-season training for youth athletes has finally been recognized for the value it can provide an individual on the field. Adding a few...
