Sports Psychology – Peak Performance Platform

A Quick Thought on Bragging About Those Low Injury Rates

Reducing the number of injuries in any given season is one of the many ways that us as performance coaches leave our stamp on an organization. Injury reduction is likely one of the top priorities entering into every season and constant analysis and re-evaluation on how to best go about doing this should be aContinue reading “A Quick Thought on Bragging About Those Low Injury Rates”

When to Lift Professional Soccer Players During the Week

For performance coaches working in the soccer setting, it can be a constant conundrum we run into: when to sneak in high-quality lifting for our teams. There’s no simple way to go about it: coming off a Sunday match, we want to respect a 48-hour recovery-window but we also need to take into account: CoachesContinue reading “When to Lift Professional Soccer Players During the Week”

The Missing Component in Movement Screens

When we think of movement screens, oftentimes our minds immediately go to FMS, YBT, force plate profiles, triple hops, and so on. Every team and/or coach has a unique combination that is useful to them and their process. These screens can provide so much information that allows us to track athletes’ progress, find baselines, andContinue reading “The Missing Component in Movement Screens”

Does your sports science report add value?

Whether you are beginning a new job, new season, or have access to new tech, it’s important to filter what information we deliver to others and how it is organized. Information needs to be delivered to the appropriate people and in easy-to-digest ways that actually contribute to decisions being made. As a young coach, IContinue reading “Does your sports science report add value?”

4 Ways Injuries Can Be a Blessing in Disguise

Injuries are tough. There’s no way around that. You never wish an injury to occur, but when they do, it’s important to view that time as an opportunity rather than a burden. Sure, you now have more programs to write and more one-on-one time to schedule into your day, but that time is incredibly valuable.Continue reading “4 Ways Injuries Can Be a Blessing in Disguise”