A must see! You will understand the makeup and culture of those of us who were lucky enough to grow up in the city of Pittsburgh... a football town unlike any other.
Once upon a time, Jack Wilson caught a first pitch from his 4-year-old son Jacob.
Tonight in Pittsburgh, it was Jacob's turn to catch his dad's first pitch ❤️
If you are a coach, administrator, parent, etc who is not satisfied because you are lacking an athletic trainer, consider listening to NATA Secondary School Athletic Trainers' Committee webinar. The panel consisted of a MD, superintendent, AD/principal 🧵https://t.co/3qVJbKDJq5
Before he died from cancer, Lola Anderson’s dad gave her a diary entry she’d thrown away when she was 13. In it, she wrote about winning Olympic rowing gold.
He got it out of the garbage and gave it to her a couple years ago, not long before he died.
Wow.
Whether an athlete's event starts at 7:00 am, 10:00 am or 2 pm they NEED to eat some carbs and protein beforehand. Fueling before competition or training has been shown to improve performance. Use these quick fuel options to consume beforehand!
Student-athletes NEED carbs + protein 2 hours before a workout.
🚫Pre-workout energy drinks and powders are not appropriate for youth athletes.
If you're so tired you need a "pre-workout" energy drink or powder you clear did not:
❌Eat enough calories throughout the day
❌Get enough quality sleep the night before
❌Drink enough fluid or take your recovery seriously
Energy drinks do not give you energy. We get our energy from eating calories from fats, carbs, and protein. If you're too tired to train maybe take a nap and try one of these pairings for tomorrow's session!
Habits and fundamentals >> overpriced dangerous caffeine produces that have zero business in your nutrition or fueling program.
Hey basketball athletes make sure you're fueling up your training and game days with high-quality fuel!
😩Low blood sugar= drop in speed, power, and overall performance.
Make sure you're meals and snacks contain protein and produce! Consume extra carbs and calories on heavy training days.
Congratulations @MtLebanonSports girls cross country on finishing 8th at the PIAA Cross Country Championship and Logan St John Kletter winning the individual championship! Caroline Adams finished 24th and medaled.