Why mental health and sleep matter for injury prevention
A junior guard keeps spraining the same ankle. A distance runner’s minor hamstring strain never seems to fully heal. On paper, the rehab plan looks perfect; in reality, the athlete is stressed, anxious about losing... more »
A multipronged and periodized approach to athlete recovery
The approach we take to recovery is intentionally multi-pronged. Rather than viewing recovery as a single intervention or a collection of isolated modalities, we organize recovery around three guiding principles: building up the recovery pyramid,... more »
Preventing Achilles tendon sprains, strains and tears
Achilles tendon injuries, particularly tears, are a common problem for athletes, affecting their ability to play and their daily lives. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the... more »
Maximizing sleep for recovery, performance and resilience
The connection between sleep, nutrition, and athletic performance isn’t just a theoretical concept; it is a powerful synergy backed by scientific research. Imagine a finely tuned machine: nutrition is the fuel, performance is the output,... more »
The power of documentation and reflection
I will be the first to admit that documentation and communication have not always been my strength as a coach. In... more »
How AI can help athletic trainers
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, has been around for a few years now and is becoming incorporated into our everyday lives. There are news reports every day on the ins and outs of AI and how... more »
