Athletic Development

Creating a “gaining” environment

By Hollister Struck

Today's post is in response to an email I received about a young athlete interested in specific preparation for putting on weight. I recently really enjoyed an email from a friend and reader that I wanted to share with you as I'll talk about my thoughts on the matter in today's post: QUESTION: "My son is going to be in 8th... »

Cleaning your bands + reminder

By Hollister Struck

Hey, just a quick reminder that today is the last day you can get training bands before they increase in price but you have to act quickly. Here's a short video on how to take care of your bands so their always ready to rock and help you improve! Have a great... »

Quick, Grab These!

By Hollister Struck

IMPORTANT--If you follow my blog and training content, I have a savings tip for you--By following my writings you know I am a BIG FAN of using a variety of training implements and tools to educate the developing athlete on how to produce more effective and efficient force, proper stabilization and power to maximize their development and training sessions all... »

Convenient protein

By Hollister Struck

[caption id="attachment_588" align="aligncenter" width="150" caption="Eat me! "][/caption] One of the very best, and most complete proteins is the egg. There was a time when consumers were warned about eating eggs/their yolks for fear they would make you fat or that they had dangerous amounts of cholesterol and increased heart disease--all claims without conclusive evidence. Well, we now know eggs to be... »

Getting Better: 1 Corn Dog at a Time?

By Hollister Struck

Yes, you read that right, our young future is getting better 1 corn dog at a time... Or so our schools think so. I had the opportunity to pass by the school breakfast line while stopping to meet a coach this morning and I can't say I was impressed with what was available for the kids to select from for... »

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