FAST YOUTH ATHLETE

Every youth athlete should start jump training to work on absorbing force and learning how to be reactive. Progress slowly depening on the athlete's level of preparedness. Also, make sure you warm-up properly to avoid dysfunctions and injuries. Teach the athlete to throw the hands back violently to create an apposite force reaction. Also, make sure the athlete has a slight bend in the knees and lands softly. The leg muscles and glutes should be absorbing the force not the joints. Let us know what type of jump training your youth athlete is performing. Keep Working Hard, Jimmy & Oliver

Mobility is very important in improving the athleticism of every youth athlete. It is the ability of the joints that are intended to be mobile to move through the correct range of motion to achieve certain positions. We would like to see more middle school programs and youth organizations address this issue as this can have a profound affect on the athlete’s ability to move properly and with speed. How important is improving mobility in your opinion? Those who reply to the blog and send their email address to comments@fastyouthathlete.com will receive a free video of one of our athletes performing a mobility circuit. Keep Working Hard, Jimmy & Oliver

We are so very excited to announce that our manual is finally here at http://www.fastyouthathlete.com It has taken us many months to complete the manual and we feel we have delivered an excellent resource that will help youth athletes for years to come. The feedback for the manual has been incredible and we want to thank everyone that has participated. We would like to over our audience another chance to win a free book by telling us why you deserve one. All you have to do is comment below this blog and we will pick the person we feel deserves it the most. Don’t miss your chance as this contest will last until 2/5. We can’t wait to hear your stories. Take Care! Remember, Hard Work Pays Off. Jimmy & Oliver