Interesting Article

I found this interesting…

“The move to year-round sports has led to an increase in chronic injuries for young athletes because the same muscles are stressed year-round with no time to rest fatigued muscles. A secondary fall-out from year-round sports is burnout.” (see full article)

I like to think I am hitting both of these areas very strongly in My Softball Training programs.  First, to prevent injuries we work out not only using year-round homework, but we change our workouts throughout the year, depending on our goals at that time.  This is called "periodization."  For example, right now we are focusing on building power, so our workouts will be tough and explosive while building endurance.  But during season we focus on injury prevention, so our workouts will be lighter and focused in other areas such as flexibility.

Also, building a solid relationship helps build love for the sport, and the practice that goes along with success.  I feel so sad for girls who hate a sport because they have done it day-in and day-out without change, just lots of practice. Throughout the year our practices change from a focus on games, to drills, to activities.  Because if you’re not having fun, it’s not worth doing….

So, I’m glad to see the studies sharing two of our important focal points, alongside quality instruction.  Yet another reason why My Softball Training programs are what’s working for so many athletes and families.

Let us help you love life, build confidence in yourself, and find success on… and off the mound!