2016 November (Volume XXVI, No. 8)

Nutrition: Group Effort

The author tells athletes to consume sports drinks only during meals or snacks.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you feel the “80/20” rule outlined in the article is effective for high school athletes? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

(n.d.). Nutrition 101 for High School Athletes. Heritage Integrative Healthcare. Retrieved September 30, 2016, from http://heritageihc.com/blog/nutrition-101-for-high-school-athletes/

Proscia, C. (2011). Sports Nutrition and the High School Athlete Commack High School. Retrieved September 30, 2016 from http://www.commack.k12.ny.us/athleticdepartment/sportsnutrition.pdf

Optimum Performance: In the Fast Lane

Devices such as ladders and dot mats are universally viewed as key parts of a speed and agility program.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree or disagree with the coaches who like to use ladders in speed training? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Miller, M. G., Herniman, J. J., Ricard, M. D., Cheatham, C. C., & Michael, T. J. (2006). The Effects of a 6-Week Plyometric Training Program on Agility. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 5(3), 459–465. from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3842147/

Jovanovic, M., Sporis, G., Omrcen, D., & Fiorentini, F. (2011). Effects of speed, agility, quickness training method on power performance in elite soccer players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25, 1285-1292 from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51078876_Effects_of_Speed_Agility_Quickness_Training_Method_on_Power_Performance_in_Elite_Soccer_Players

Treating the Athlete: Back to the Mat

Stroke patients are at a high risk for subsequent episodes.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree with the decision to return Maleek to competition during the season? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Goodman, B. (2011, May 25). Stroke Rehab: Home Exercise as Good as Rehab Facility. Retrieved September 30, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20110525/stroke-rehab-home-exercise-as-good-as-rehab-facility

(n.d.). Alessi, A. Stroke in Athletes. Retrieved September 30, 2016 from https://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@fda/documents/downloadable/ucm_431153.pdf

Leadership: Testing in Progress

According to the authors, only quantitative data is recorded at the combines.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree or disagree with the number and type of stations used at the Mercy Health Sports Medicine Combines? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Athletic Testing Combine. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2016, from https://www.haysmed.com/the-center/athletic-testing-combine/

Burck, B. (2016, February 11). Youth Sports Combine. Retrieved October 3, 2016, from https://chhfoundation.org/youth-sports-combine/

Sport Specific: Surf's Up

Elite surfers train for every meet the same way.

What did you learn from this article?

How will you apply the information presented in this article to your own practice?

Do you agree or disagree with author’s reliance on circuit training for surfers? Why or why not?

Additional Reading

Coyne, J. (n.d.). Maximal Strength Training Improves Surfboard Sprint & Endurance Paddling Performance In Competitive & Recreational Surfers. [Abstract]. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000001483 http://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2017/01000/Maximal_Strength_Training_Improves_Surfboard.27.aspx

Brown, T. (2009, August 31). Stay Strong: Advice on surf specific strength training. Retrieved September 30, 2016, from http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/stay-strong-advice-on-surf-specific-strength-training_30002/