February/March 2026 (Vol. XXXVI, No. 1)
A multi-pronged 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, being specific with the type of recovery required, and periodizing recovery across the training year. This framework enables recovery to […]
Lower extremity return to play testing protocols
The athlete has had a lower extremity injury that required either surgery, extensive rehab and reconditioning and is ready to return to play. But are they ready to compete without hesitation? Are they trained to competent levels of starting, elastic and stopping strength? These questions always concerned me when one of my athletes sustained a […]
Protecting your athletes from the reality of the supplement industry
Walk into the health food section of the grocery store or scroll through Instagram for five minutes, and you will be bombarded with supplements claiming to build muscle faster, recover quicker and perform better. The supplement industry has exploded into a $50+ billion global market, and athletes remain the prime targets. What most people do […]
